river street duplication
STAGE 2 – PHASES 8 - 9
Following the opening of the dual inbound lanes in early September 2021, construction duplicating the outbound lanes is progressing well with crews about to move into Phase 9. Dig out and construction of Phase 9 (from Trevan Ford to the Chaparral Motel) is expected to commence the week of 21 September 2021. The following traffic conditions are in place on the outbound lanes:
Speed limit is reduced to 40kmph in construction zones Street parking is reduced and at times unavailable. This is necessary to maintain the travel lane during construction. Some businesses will be required to use Kalinga Street for access. Keep an eye out for signage. Traffic control or detours will be necessary at certain times.
There may be delays, so plan to leave earlier than you normally would. The right hand turn into Ronan Place is permanently closed. Ronan Place is now left in/left out only. The removal of the right hand turn from River Street into Ronan Place is a necessary safety measure to prevent vehicles crossing two lanes of traffic. Vehicles can access Ronan Place from the inbound lane, this may require motorists to detour via the Quays Drive (Bunnings) roundabout or Barlows Road. Landscaping of the median and approaches will commence in October and continue into early 2022. Temporary lane/road closures and associated detours will be required when landscaping is underway. Ballina Shire Council thanks the community for their continued patience during this important upgrade. To learn more and register for emailed project updates visit ballina. nsw.gov.au/RiverStreetDuplication ws rlo Ba Rd
Sunset Ave
WEST BALLINA
PHASE 8 PHASE 9 Keppel St
Footpath works in East Ballina Ballina Shire Council has recently completed footpath works along the southeastern section of Suvla Street in East Ballina. The new 1.2m-wide footpath, parking lane and improved road linemarking will provide a safer environment for pedestrians and a better connection to Shelly Beach. This includes changes to the intersection of Suvla Street and Shelly Beach Road, with the addition of a concrete median and guardrail, as well as a link to the Shelly Beach Café carpark. Council has also commenced work on a new section of footpath along the western side of Grandview Street, East Ballina. This project will include the extension of the footpath beyond Grandview Street and along Beach Road to Compton Drive, as well as a link to the lookout carpark. Both the Suvla Street and Grandview Street footpath works have been identified in Council’s Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP) 2018/19 to 2028/29. The PAMP is a strategic plan to improve pedestrian access, mobility and safety in the community. The projects included in the PAMP are a result of broad community consultation and focus on new and upgraded footpaths, kerb ramps, pedestrian fencing, and pedestrian refuges. To learn more about Council’s Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan visit ballina.nsw.gov.au/ pedestrian-access-and-mobility-plan
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RIVER STREET DUPLICATION PROGRESS UPDATE
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THE MAGAZINE OF THE BALLINA SHIRE COUNCIL
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