The proposed redesign of a major road intersection in Queanbeyan has been released for community feedback, in a move the NSW government says will improve safety by better controlling traffic flow and reducing the likelihood of crashes.
The highly anticipated realignment of the intersection of Ellerton Drive and Yass and Bungendore roads will replace the existing roundabout.
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Under the proposed design, the current Bungendore Road bus stop is set to be relocated, and there will be a new bus stop in Ellerton Drive.
The updated intersection will also see traffic lights be installed, signalised pedestrian crossings on all roads at the intersection and on-road cycle lanes from Ellerton Drive to Yass Road. There will be two through lanes in all directions, dedicated left and right-turn lanes on all legs and upgraded footpaths.
NSW regional transport and roads minister Jenny Aitchison says the government had committed $19 million from the Regional Roads Fund towards the intersection upgrade.
“We know that after 12 years of neglect from the Nationals, we need to make investments like this to improve travel times for local families and make Monaro roads safer,” Aitchison says.
“This intersection is of particular concern to people and that’s why, along with the major upgrade work, we’ve already provided short-term relief by installing the pedestrian refuge and additional right-turn lane earlier this year.”
Utility investigations will be carried out by Transport for NSW over the coming weeks to further inform the design. Workers will be in the area borehole drilling to locate existing utilities underground.
Construction will be carried out from Monday March 17 for up to four weeks between 7am and 6pm Monday to Friday with occasional work on Saturday between 8am and 1pm.
To reduce impacts to motorists and local businesses, some work will be carried out at night between 8pm and 5am from Sunday to Thursday. Single lane closures and a reduced speed limit of 40 km/h will be in place during work hours.
“The upgrade of the Ellerton Drive Bungendore Road intersection (often known as the Spotlight roundabout) was a key election promise I made in 2023. It is a complex intersection, and planning has taken some time, the release of these plans is a very important step forward,” Member for Monaro Steve Whan says.
“This is currently a bottleneck for people commuting to Canberra for work, another problem ignored by the Nationals but tackled by the Minns Labor Government.
“We are honouring our election commitment to invest more in Monaro roads, and I encourage everyone in the community to check out the proposed upgrade designs and provide feedback.”
Community members can provide their feedback on the designs by completing a survey available at www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/yass-bungendore-ellerton-intersection or by writing to the project team at southprojects@transport.nsw.gov.au before April 13.
Feedback from consultation will be used to inform and refine the design before construction progresses.
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