The trip along Elderslie Road will soon become a smoother one with road safety improvements now underway.
Singleton Council has awarded the tender for the almost $1 million project to complete the upgrade to the thoroughfare between the Cessnock boundary and Singleton at East Branxton.
The venture will see rectification works to a 710m section of the road, including repairing damaged pavement and adding a stabilising material to provide additional strength to the roadway, road widening, line marking and drainage improvements.
The $964,233 two-stage project, being delivered simultaneously, is funded through NSW Government grants.
Council’s acting director infrastructure and planning services Damian Morris said the works would not only have a tangible impact on the day-to-day lives of locals but improve road safety outcomes.
“Elderslie Road is an important route between Branxton and Singleton, and is well-used by residents and visitors alike,” he explained.
“These works will ensure there’s a smooth transition to the existing pavement and improve safety outcomes for all road users.”
Works began earlier this month and are scheduled to finish by mid-August, weather permitting.
During the project, temporary traffic lights, one lane closure and a reduced speed limit of 40km/h will be in place for the safety of workers and motorists.
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