The reconstruction of key sections of The Lakes Way south of Forster continues with the next project kicking off after the school holiday period in January 2022.
An upgrade to a 3.6km stretch at Boolambayte to the west of Saw Pit Road will be timed to commence once the busy holiday period ends. These works follow the recent project to reconstruct a 1km stretch west of Wattley Hill Road.
The upgrade will include a full reconstruction of the road pavement, widening of lanes and road shoulders, improved drainage, and the installation of guardrails and signage. It is expected the work will be conducted over approximately eight months, weather permitting, finishing with a spray seal and line marking in the second half of 2022.
“The Lakes Way carries a high volume of traffic and is an important connector route for our region,” said MidCoast Council’s Manager of Projects and Engineering, Rhett Pattison.
“The current work forms part of a longer term strategy to deliver a safe and sustainable route, catering for expected traffic into the future.”
The project is funded by the NSW Government in association with Council as part of the $100M Road Upgrade package provided through a Regional Road Special Purpose Grant administered by Transport for NSW.
Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead said these projects provide important safety improvements for travellers of this busy regional road.
“Our priority is to provide safer driving conditions across our regional road network,” Mr Bromhead said.
“That’s why the NSW Government invests in important projects like this, which will deliver a smoother and safer drive for road users.”
To ensure the safety of road users and construction crews, The Lakes Way will be reduced to a single lane under traffic control and reduced speed limits will remain in place throughout the works period. Motorists can expect delays, particularly during peak times.
While access to businesses and residential properties will be maintained at all times, road users are asked to be alert to changed traffic conditions, obey all signage and directions from crews, and to travel with caution through the work zone.
This project is part of MidCoast Council’s commitment to improving the roads that connect local communities across the region, and will provide safer driving conditions and reduce on-going maintenance costs.
