MEDIA RELEASE
29 JANUARY 2010
IMPROVING SAFETY ON THE PRINCES
HIGHWAY AT NOWRA
Work will
start on Sunday 31 January
to install new screens on the Princes
Highway at Nowra to improve safety at this busy location.
An RTA spokesperson said the new safety screens on
the Jane Street bridge over
the Princes Highway will improve safety and stop people from throwing rocks and
other objects off the bridge and on to the traffic below on the Princes Highway.
“Throwing rocks off the Jane Street pedestrian bridge is very dangerous for the
motorists driving below on the highway and can cause serious incidents.
“Work has already started to remove two trees next to the bridge so the safety
screens can be installed.
“Motorists will still be able to travel on the bridge under traffic control measures, but
may experience some minor delays.
“Motorists will still have access to the Stocklands shopping centre via the
southbound lane on the Princes Highway.
“The bridge will be closed to pedestrians for around three months. During
this
time, pedestrians will be able to cross at the traffic lights at the intersection of
Worrigee Street and the Princes Highway.
“We appreciate the patience of motorists while this important work is carried out,”
the spokesperson said.
The work is expected to be completed by June this year, weather permitting.
For more information contact the RTA’s Transport Management Centre on 132 701.
CONTACT:
RTA Media Unit 8588 5999
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