Nightworks for West Dapto Road upgrade – Wollongong

From Monday 21 March to Wednesday 23 March, we’ll be undertaking nightworks at the intersection of Shone Avenue, West Dapto Road and Wongawilli Road between 9pm and 5am.

This project is part of a larger piece of work already underway to relocate the existing watermains beneath Shone Avenue.

We’ve scheduled this element of the project to be completed at night to help reduce the impact to our residents and those using the road and to improve the safety for construction workers. This means that during construction between 9pm to 5am, traffic will be diverted along an alternative route along either West Dapto and Darkes Road, or Bong Bong Road due to full closure of Shone Avenue at the intersection of West Dapto Road and Wongawilli Road.

Works to install the new pipework are anticipated to finish by 5am, Wednesday 23 March, pending weather conditions.

“Council has a long-term vision for access to and from West Dapto that we are working to implement with minimal disruption. Our aim is to develop a network of roads and active transport links that will form an integrated and connected community,” Wollongong City Lord Mayor Councillor Gordon Bradbery AM said.

“All of our completed and upcoming upgrades, including the completion of the Karrara Bridge in 2020, will help work towards our plan to meet the changing needs of current and future residents of West Dapto.

“While we’re onsite this week to complete this part of the project, we ask that all drivers continue to follow the road rules and planning ahead if you plan to travel during this area this week. We ask that all road users, including emergency services, use the alternate routes offered during the short construction period.”

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