Transport for NSW Barton Highway upgrade Community update | Winter 2021 Earthworks are under way for the new two-lane northbound carriageway As the Barton Highway upgrade progresses, we have released the detailed design and a 3D flyover animation capturing the first stage of duplication. What we have been doing Major work is progressing well on the first stage of specialists in earthworks, structures, utilities, drainage the Barton Highway upgrade, with the construction and the environment. of a new two-lane northbound carriageway from The map inside this community update highlights south of the NSW/ACT border to about 300 metres key features of the detailed design and refinements north of Kaveneys Road at Jeir. Work is expected in response to the considered and constructive to be completed in the second half of 2023, submissions received from the community. weather permitting. Transport for NSW is working with the Barton The detailed design for this first stage has now been Highway Upgrade Alliance, comprising Seymour finalised after considering all feedback received in Whyte Constructions and SMEC. The $200 million collaboration with the Barton Highway Upgrade Barton Highway Upgrade is funded by the Australian Alliance, stakeholders, community and targeted and NSW governments. Improving Reduced Boost freight safety travel times productivity Key features • building an emergency crossover to facilitate emergency and law enforcement vehicle Some key features of the detailed design include: movements • building a new two-lane northbound carriageway • removing the rest area at the NSW/ACT border from south of the NSW/ACT border to Anchow Hill • improving street lighting at Kaveneys Road, Lane with 3.5 metre wide lanes, 3 metre wide left Rolfe Road and Namina Road intersections shoulder and 1 metre wide right shoulder to improve travel times • upgrading signage and installing safety barriers • modifying the existing Barton Highway to provide a • resealing the existing Barton Highway for a two-lane southbound carriageway from south of the smoother drive NSW/ACT border to Kaveneys Road/Anchow Hill • new line marking and kerb upgrades. Lane to improve access • providing a central median separating the two carriageways to help improve safety and reduce We have refined the design thanks crash rates to community feedback • upgrading intersections with suitable median Community feedback has resulted in the following crossovers for large vehicle access at Church Lane, design changes: Spring Range Road, Nanima Road, Rolfe Road, • widening the Kaveneys Road and Anchow Hill Briarwood Lane and Kaveneys Road and Anchow Lane intersection to provide U-turn and right-turn Hill Lane, improving access and safety movements for motorists • modifying impacted intersections and property • realigning the northbound carriageway to preserve access roads to provide safe access to the highway two identified ring trees of Aboriginal cultural • improving existing bus stops with accessible significance near Hall Travelling Stock Reserve (TSR) shelters and safe parking areas at Spring Range • aligning the height of the northbound carriageway Road, Nanima Road, Rolfe Road and Kaveneys Road to match the levels of the existing carriageway • removal of a residential property ‘Dellwood’ and all to minimise potential flood water impacts to the farm infrastructure within the project boundary upstream community • providing drainage crossings at Gooromon Ponds • building U-turn facilities at major side road and Little Bedulluck Creek intersections, improving visibility and turning • relocating and protecting utilities within the movements for motorists. project boundary Typical profile of the carriageway BARTON HIGHWAY BARTON HIGHWAY NORTHBOUND CARRIAGEWAY MEDIAN SOUTHBOUND CARRIAGEWAY 12.0m TYPICAL EXISTING SHOULDER EXISTING VERGE VERGE TRAFFIC LANE TRAFFIC LANE TRAFFIC LANE SHOULDER SHOULDER OFFSET EXISTING SHOULDER EXISTING TRAFFIC LANE 1.5 0.5 2.5 3.5 3.5 1.0 1.0 1.5 1.0 3.5 3.5 2.5 SAFETY BARRIER SAFETY BARRIER SAFETY BARRIER 10.5M DUAL LANE WIDTH Barton Highway upgrade central road alignment Barton Highway northbound Property Emergency Church Lane carriageway U-turn facility crossover intersection access upgrade with Victoria Street Two ring trees of Property access U-turn facility 2 To Canberra intersection Aboriginal signficance upgrade to be protected Church Lane 1 Barton Highway southbound carriageway Spring Range Road Barton Highway intersection upgrade with U-turn facility and bus stop Continues below left 1 t 2 Spring Range e U-turn facility with e Barton Highway Road r deceleration lane t S a i Church Lane r o t c Property access i ge Road V an Existing rest R g area removed in r p Barton Highway S Rolfe Road Gooromon Barton Highway Briarwood Lane Little Local road left in/ Southbound Ponds Northbound and northbound intersection upgrade Property Bedulluck left out only KEYU-turn facility with Rolfe Road southbound U-turn carriageway with U-turn facility access Creek decelerationBarton Highway lane Upgrade intersection facility with Kaveneys Road upgrade with U-turn deceleration lanes intersection Median facility and bus stop upgrade with U-turn facility and bus stop Bus stop 0 200 m Boundary Lane 5 6 Kaveneys Road 3 4 To Murrumbateman Barton Highway Existing heavy vehicle inspection Nanima Road Nanima Road 3 4 5 6 7 bay to be retained intersection Rolfe Road 7 upgrade with Barton Highway Barton Highway Barton Highway Barton Highway U-turn facility and southbound bus stop carriageway Continues above right KEY Nanima Road Boundary Lane Barton Highway upgrade Lane Briarwood Lane Median od o Anchow Hill Lane w Bus stop r a 0 200 m i Barton Highway Barton Highway r B KEY Barton Highway Upgrade Median Bus stop 0 200 m Where we are up to Environmental innovations Over the last few months we have been: We are always finding ways to improve the way we • clearing trees and vegetation work by reusing and recycling materials from our construction projects. The Barton Highway Alliance • topsoil stripping has been successful in implementing environmentally • stabilising the ground for road surface construction friendly practices by reusing excess rock and dirt from other construction projects within Canberra, helping to • installing subsurface drainage reduce the amount of waste within the industry. • removing unsuitable material We have also been able to salvage trees and vegetation • fencing property boundaries removed along the corridor for conversion into • continuing with the upgrade of the Church Lane mulch. This is currently being used as part of our and Rolfe Road intersections environmental controls and landscaping needs. • relocating overhead high voltage powerlines at Boundary Lane and between Spring Range Road Planning for the next stage and Rolfe Road Work is progressing on the next stage of the Barton • relocating fibre optic cables Highway duplication, which is being progressed under • installing a construction access gate north the Roads of Strategic Importance initiative. The next of Rolfe Road stage will continue duplication from the end of the • constructing drainage structures at first stage towards Murrumbateman. Little Bedulluck Creek and Gooromon Ponds. Environmental surveys investigating threatened flora and fauna species in the area are currently being carried out. What is coming up An Aboriginal Heritage pedestrian walk-through Planned work over the coming months includes: is being completed. • installing electronic variable speed limit signs Geotechnical and underground utility service location along the corridor investigations are anticipated to start soon, weather • clearing remaining vegetation permitting. These investigations will examine the properties of the soil for the proposed highway • further topsoil stripping structure and identify underground utility services. • continuing bulk earthworks for the new northbound carriageway • installing stormwater drainage pipes • continuing with the upgrade of the Church Lane and Rolfe Road intersections • upgrading the Victoria Street intersection. An aerial view of the preparation work under way for the extension of box culverts at Little Bedduluck Creek Barton Highway upgrade - 3D flyover Scan the QR code to check out our animation of Stage 1 3D flyover animation of the first stage of the Barton Highway duplication What you need to know Project timeline We will be working between 7am and 6pm from Monday to Friday and 8am and 1pm Saturday, PROJECT PLANNING excluding public holidays, weather permitting. There may be some work required at night to BARTON HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY reduce impacts on traffic. Nearby residents and the community will be notified in advance of this work. BARTON HIGHWAY BUSINESS CASE Traffic changes There will be some temporary traffic changes to CONCEPT DESIGN ensure the work zone is safe, including partial lane closures, traffic control and reduced speed limits during work hours, which may affect travel times. REVIEW OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS Road users are advised to allow an additional five minutes travel time to their journey. SUBMISSIONS REPORT RELEASED Electronic message boards will advise motorists of conditions during the work. AWARD OF CONTRACT 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 CONSTRUCTION STARTED ON FIRST STAGE download the Live Traffic NSW App. WE COMPLETION OF DETAILED DESIGN ARE Be the first to know HERE We will continue