Stage 2
The NSW Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) and Roads ACT have an approved design for Stage 2 of the Lanyon Drive upgrade to a four lane divided road between Shepphard Street in the ACT and Tompsitt Drive in NSW.
This project is funded by the Federal, NSW and ACT governments and is scheduled for completion by early 2011.
Tender for major construction work
Tender for major construction work was advertised on 22 August 2009. The tender period has now closed and an assessment of the submitted tenders is currently being undertaken.
Benefits
- Faster and safer journeys between Canberra, Queanbeyan and Jerrabomberra.
- Easing traffic congestion and improving travel times for motorists.
- An improved link in Canberra's transport network to help meet the ACT Government's sustainable transport objectives.
- Safe access for cyclists through on-road cycling lanes as well as an off-road cycleway at the Tompsitt and Lanyon Drive roundabout.
- Reduced peak hour delays and queuing at the intersection of Lanyon Drive and Monaro Highway.
- Reduced vehicle operating costs through improved traffic flow.
- Future capacity for grade separation of the Lanyon Drive and Monaro Highway intersection has been retained.
Further information
For further information please contact:
Carl Dias, Project Manager
Roads ACT, Territory and Municipal Services
Locked Bag 2000
Civic Square ACT 2608
Phone: (02) 6205 8605 (during business Hours)
Email: carl.dias@act.gov.au
Website: www.tams.act.gov.au
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