With stormwater causing havoc for contractors working on a road reconstruction project in Taree’s Pulteney Street, a revised schedule will be implemented on Monday, April 30, altering access conditions for local businesses and residents in the work zone.
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The project, which targets the split-level section of Pulteney Street in Taree’s CBD between Albert and Wynter Streets, kicked off earlier this month with contractors working on the inside traffic lanes and the road closed to through-traffic.
Whilst the original traffic plan was developed to maintain access for business-owners and residents to their premises on both sides of the street, continuous water seepage now means the southbound lane will be fully closed while drainage is addressed.
“Unexpected stormwater runoff through the area of work is causing issues with the pavement sub-grade, so to prevent significant and on-going delays to the overall project schedule, we’re working with the contractor to remove the excess water by draining it down into existing pits,” Rhett Pattison, MidCoast Council’s manager, project and engineering, said.
What this means for those who live and work in the affected section of Pulteney Street is a full closure of the southbound lane and no vehicular access to premises on the southern side of the street. It is anticipated the drainage will be controlled and vehicular access restored in one to two weeks, weather permitting.
“To minimise impact on business-owners, their staff and their customers during this period, the northbound lane of Pulteney Street will be opened to local traffic at the Albert Street end, and on-street parking allowed,” Rhett said.
Pedestrian access will be maintained on both sides of the street during the works, as originally planned.
Further updates will be provided as the project progresses, with a completion date for all three stages expected at the end of August, weather permitting.
This project is funded from a combination of Roads to Recovery funding and MidCoast Council’s $30million Roadcare Program. Stay updated on its progress by visiting www.myroadinfo.com.au