Transport for NSW has overseen the completion of more than $2.6 million in improvement works on the M1 Pacific Motorway between Kariong and Calga.
Anna Zycki, Transport for NSW North Region Director, said the New South Wales Government had invested more than $1.2 million over two years through the Safer Roads Program to reduce the risk of crashes on the 2.5-kilometre stretch of motorway.
“More than 70,000 motorists use the M1 each day as a vital link between Sydney, the Central Coast and beyond,” she said.
“Crews installed vehicle-activated signs in both directions to provide advance warnings of queuing on approach to the Mooney Mooney Creek Bridge, helping prevent end-to-end collisions when traffic is backed up.
“Work also involved renewing line marking and improving drainage in the median and on the road shoulders near Mooney Mooney Creek Bridge to reduce the risk of crashes during wet weather.”
In addition to the improvements from the Safer Roads Program, the New South Wales Government also allocated $500,000 to further extend the drainage improvements and $900,000 to replace 490 metres of roadside concrete barrier.
“This provides stronger protection for vehicles running off the road along this section of highway,” Zycki said.
“These additional safety improvements will help ensure these road users return to their loved ones each day and have helped support 15 jobs on the Central Coast during the project.”
For the full list of Safer Roads Program projects, visit: www.towardszero.nsw.gov.au
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