The Avoca Drive upgrade at Kincumber is getting closer to construction, with Central Coast residents invited to have their say on proposed options.
To improve safety and reduce travel times the Federal Government is investing $100 million towards the upgrade project, while the New South Wales Government is committing $30 million.
A current key feature of the overall design for comment includes providing two lanes in each direction on Avoca Drive between Boora Boora Road and Joalah Road. A new roundabout is also proposed at the intersection of Bungoona Road and Kincumber Street to further improve access.
Two options have been developed for the key intersection of Bungoona and Carrak roads, including split traffic signals at the Willesee Crescent intersection.
East of the town centre the proposal includes a new set of traffic signals at the intersection of Gunya Road and Tilba Street, combined with left in/left out restrictions at Davies Street on each side of Avoca Drive.
West of the town centre, the proposal includes a new set of traffic signals at the intersection of Algona Avenue, left in/left out restrictions at Island View Drive as well as restrictions to right-hand turns from Boora Boora Road onto Avoca Drive.
To discuss the upgrade options with the community, Transport for NSW team will host drop-in sessions at Kincumber Library on Tuesday 6 August from 9.30-11.30am and 4.30-6.30pm.
Once the feedback period ends Transport for NSW will finalise the preferred design of the upgrades and progress required environmental assessments that are necessary to enable the priority first stage of construction to get underway.
Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister, Catherine King, said, “This upgrade will help reduce congestion and deliver improved safety on a critical stretch of road used by around 26,000 vehicles a day.
“Projects like this are part of our plan to help take the pressure off Central Coast commuters and make it easier for everyone to get around this beautiful region.”
Image credit: NSW Government
