April 2016

Have your say – Installation of a permanent electronic message sign on the , Wentworthville

The NSW Government is funding this proposal as part of its $246 million Pinch Point Program, which aims to reduce traffic delays, manage congestion and improve travel times on ’s major roads, particularly during weekday peak periods.

Roads and Maritime Services is seeking your feedback by Tuesday 26 April on the proposed location of a permanent electronic message sign on the Cumberland Highway about 440 metres north of Darcy Road.

The sign will provide eastbound road users with advance notice of planned and unplanned incidents on Old between Northmead and Glenwood, and the , , and Motorway corridors.

We have included a map below of the sign’s proposed location and an artist’s impression.

The installation work would include:

• Excavating and putting in foundations • Installing the electronic sign • Trenching and installing power and telecommunications cabling • Testing the sign.

We will also need to carry out early field investigation work to help us develop a final design for the proposal. This will include investigating ground conditions and locating underground utilities at the proposed site.

This work will take three nights to complete between Monday 18 April and Wednesday 27 April, excluding Saturday and Anzac Day, weather permitting. Our working hours will be from 8pm to 5am.

How will the work affect you?

There will be some noise associated with this work but we will make every effort to minimise its impact, including finishing the noisier work by 11pm.

Traffic changes

There will be some temporary traffic changes to ensure the work zone is safe.

Lane closures will be in place and may affect travel times. Please keep to speed limits and follow the direction of traffic controllers and signs. For the latest traffic updates, you can call 132 701, visit livetraffic.com or download the Live Traffic NSW App.

How can you give feedback?

We encourage you to send us your feedback on the proposed location of the permanent electronic message sign by Tuesday 26 April to: DownerMouchel Cumberland Highway permanent electronic message sign, Wentworthville PO Box 6465 North Ryde NSW 2113 or email [email protected]

Contact

If you have any questions, please call our delivery partner DownerMouchel on 1800 332 660 or email [email protected]. For more information on our projects, visit rms.nsw.gov.au

Artist’s impression of proposed electronic message sign