Transport for NSW will be conducting essential maintenance work on Terrigal Roads in December and January aimed at improving safety for all road users.
The maintenance work, beginning in December, includes the renewal of school zone markings on several roads near Terrigal High School and renewal of line markings at intersections and traffic lights along Terrigal Drive between Ocean View Drive and The Entrance Road.
Further renewal works to Avoca Drive between the Entrance Road and the Scenic Highway will begin on Sunday 5 January for four weeks.
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch said it was welcome news for the community who have consistently raised several safety concerns about local roads in the Terrigal area.
“Speeding in our local school zones has been a significant concern raised with me from local parents and the renewal of these speed zone markings, coupled with speed enforcement from Brisbane Water Police District, will continue to act as a strong deterrent against speeding”.
“While road markings may seem like a minor aspect of road safety, they play a significant psychological role in reminding drivers to slow down and drive cautiously, especially in school zones.” said Mr Crouch.
Further maintenance works to Terrigal Drive between The Entrance Road and Ocean View Drive are aimed at improving visibility and safety at multiple intersections along the road, with a speed zone reduction also on the way.
“The intersection of Jessie Hurley Drive and Terrigal Drive is particularly hazardous for drivers, which is why I have strongly advocated for reducing the 70 km/h speed limit on this section of Terrigal Drive.”
“Each year, speeding is a factor in approximately 41% of road fatalities and 24% of serious injuries on our roads and it is crucial that every step is taken to reduce these statistics.”
Mr Crouch said further information on the speed zone reduction is expected in due course once Transport for NSW completes their investigation.