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Subscriber only Repeated requests to fix three dangerous intersections in the Casino CBD have gone unanswered for years, but Richmond Valley Council isn t giving up. The motion explained the community s serious concerns with traffic and pedestrian safety along Centre Street (Bruxner Highway) at the Richmond and Canterbury Street intersections, and request that roundabouts be provided at these two intersections, and a safer pedestrian crossing facility at the Centre/Barker Street intersection, as a matter of urgency . Richmond Valley Mayor Robert Mustow, on behalf of the council, has now written to Clarence MP Chris Gulaptis, Page MP Kevin Hogan and Regional Transport and Roads Minister Paul Toole.
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Subscriber only The first stage of a $27m project to duplicate River Street in Ballina is now under way. Once complete, the work is expected to ease traffic congestion between the Pacific Highway at West Ballina and Kerr Street in Ballina, marking a significant investment to improve the local road network. River Street carries the largest volume of traffic in and out of Ballina and is at capacity during peak hours, the council explains on its website. Traffic flow recorded for 2019 was 26,100 vehicles per day and traffic modelling predicts traffic flow in 2036 will be 29,500 vehicles per day. Two-lane arterial roads have the capacity for around 18,000 vehicles per day whereas a four-lane road can cater for 36,000 vehicles per day.
It s not going to change the world, Cr Richardson said. It s not going to change the traffic in a way that allows us to now cruise down and remember the 80s, but what it will do is allow locals to get around town. For me, it s a locals road. It s not going to turn us back decades but it will make a difference. Nationals MLC Ben Franklin and Byron mayor Simon Richardson at the opening of the Byron Bay Bypass on Saturday, February 27, 2021. Picture: Liana Boss The project was funded for $24 million, $20 million of which came from the state government, the rest from council.
1. River Drive, at Carrs Bridge, Keith Hall (Closed) ROAD CLOSED - Roadworks Ballina Shire Council is replacing Carrs Bridge on River Drive, Keith Hall. Works will start on Wednesday 6 January 2021 and will take six weeks to complete, weather permitting.
Caution WATER OVER ROAD - Proceed with Caution 2. Pearces Creek Bridge @ Eltham Road, Pearces Creek (Caution) CAUTION - LOAD LIMITS APPLY A reduced load limit has been introduced for Pearces Creek Bridge on Eltham Road, Pearces Creek. From 6 July the new load limits are: Single axle - 3.5 tonnes Tandem axle - 4.0 tonnes Tri axle - 4.5 tonnes 3. Watson s Lane @ Emigrant Creek (Caution)