MEDIA RELEASE
6 NOVEMBER 2009
NEW LIGHTS AND PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
FOR TAMWORTH
A signalized pedestrian crossing and intersection traffic lights will be installed in
Tamworth as part of a Government initiative to improve safety for pedestrians crossing
the Oxley Highway, an RTA spokesperson announced today.
A pedestrian activated signal crossing will be installed between White Street and Fitzroy
Street on the Oxley Highway (Marius Street) and traffic lights will be installed at the
intersection of the Oxley Highway (Bridge Street) and Belmore Street.
The improvements will cost about $1M and are part of a State Government initiative to
upgrade marked pedestrian crossings on multi-lane State Government roads.
The RTA spokesperson
said the new facilities and lights would improve safety for
pedestrians, including mobility and vision impaired pedestrians.
“The Oxley Highway is one of the busiest roads in Tamworth. These new lights and
signalised crossings will ensure a safer, more controlled environment for pedestrians and
traffic alike.
“Importantly, the facilities will make crossing this busy road much easier for less mobile
members of the community,” the spokesperson said.
Work will start on the Marius Street pedestrian crossing this month.
The Bridge and Belmore traffic lights will be installed in 2010.
The RTA will be removing the existing marked pedestrian crossings at both locations.
The design for the project has been developed in consultation with Tamworth Regional
Council.
Community feedback and comments have been considered in determining final
designs for the project.
CONTACT:
RTA Media Unit 8588 5999
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