Supplementary Agenda of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

6 May 2019

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LTC0519 Item 22 Stewart Lane, Sydenham - Road Closure for Traffic Works (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward/Heffron Electorate/ Inner West PAC) 3

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

6 May 2019

Item No: LTC0519 Item 22

Subject: Stewart Lane, Sydenham - Road Closure for Traffic Works (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward/Heffron Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

Prepared By: Mary Bailey - Parking Planner

Authorised By: John Stephens - Traffic and Transport Services Manager

RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The temporary road closure of Stewart Lane, Sydenham for a period of 3 months from 31st May 2019 be approved by Roads and Maritime Services (RMS); and

2. The Traffic Management Plan as presented within the report by Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) for the temporary road closure of Stewart Lane, Sydenham be noted.

BACKGROUND

Council has been advised that the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) is planning to carry out upgrading work to the intersection of Railway Road and the Princes Highway, Sydenham, which will involve the closure of Stewart Lane for a period of 3 months from 31st May 2019. The works and road closure will be managed by the RMS under their authority.

A Traffic Management Plan prepared by Celtic Civil on behalf of Ventia Boral Amey Joint Venture and a Traffic Control Plan prepared by ALTUS are attached.

Scope of Works

Roads and Maritime Services propose to upgrade the intersection of the Princes Highway and Railway Road which includes the following scope of works:

· Removing about five trees and trimming about four trees to accommodate the additional right turn lane.

· Relocating the existing pedestrian crossing on Princes Highway to the north eastern side of the intersection.

· Maintaining Stewart Lane access to left in and left out only.

· Upgrading traffic signals and phasing.

· Reconstructing the footpath and installing pram ramps on the southern side of Railway Road.

· Relocating utilities.

· Installing new drainage and signage.

· Road surfacing and painting line markings.

The details of the design for the works are illustrated in Figure 1 below.

Figure 1: Design Drawing of Proposed Works (source – Project Information Pack)

Traffic Control Plan

A detour is planned via Park Road and Henry Street. The planned detour is illustrated in Figure 2 below. Further details on traffic control can be seen in the attached Traffic Control Plan.