The Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) is continuing with construction work for the Inner West Busway along Victoria Road through Drummoyne and Rozelle.

Roadwork:

• Daytime working hours are Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm and Saturday, from 8am to 1pm.
• Night time working hours are Sunday to Thursday, 7pm to 5am.

Bridgework:

• Daytime working hours are Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm and Saturday, from 8am to 1pm.
• Extended working hours are Monday to Friday, 6pm to 2am. The noisiest activities will, wherever possible, be completed by 9pm.
• On some occasions work will be undertaken in the King George Park construction and compound site during the day on Sundays.

All work is planned so that high noise (Type 1) activities are undertaken during the day where possible. When it is necessary to work at night, Type 1 activities will be completed before midnight unless otherwise approved by the environmental representative or the Department of Environment Climate Change and Water.

The RTA will continue to work extended hours on the bridge until October 2010.

Nearby residents will be notified prior to work commencing for any work undertaken outside standard working hours.

Temporary 'no stopping' parking restrictions will be implemented for some daytime and night time works to maintain traffic flow on Victoria Road. The no stopping zones will be clearly signposted.

For residents, the noise levels will vary depending on their proximity to the noise source, protection by other structures and the type of building they are living in. Noise levels have been identified in the project’s Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan, ranging on a scale of one to four:

• Type 1 such as saw cutting and rock breaking. 
• Type 2 such as excavation, loading trucks and compaction.
• Type 3 such as most hand tools, stockpiling, water carts and sweeping.
• Type 4 such as minor hand tools, drilling, steel cutting and pavement painting vehicles.

The RTA recognises there needs to be a balance between the impact of construction around the local community (particularly in relation to noise) and interruptions to traffic flow on the very busy Victoria Road.

If you experience extended periods of medium to high levels of noisy work and are concerned, please contact the community relations team on 1300 780 841.

Roadwork in Drummoyne during July includes:

• Construction of a new bus bay at the intersection of Cary Street and Victoria Road.
• Cyclist and pedestrian route improvements along Wrights Road. Work will involve the installation of new signs and pavement markings.
• Installation of bus lane cameras along Victoria Road.
• Installation of footings for two changeable message signs near Westbourne Street.
• Pavement improvements along Victoria Road between Park Avenue and Westbourne Street.
• Construction of a new pedestrian and cyclist shared use ramp at Henley Marine Drive connecting the Bay Run to the new bridge over Iron Cove.
• Resurfacing of Victoria Road between Park Avenue and Westbourne Street.

• Construction of bridge deck at the abutments in Drummoyne and in Rozelle.

• Cyclist and pedestrian route improvements including:
  • Installation of signs and pavement markings for a new alternate on-road cycle route through Balmain from Terry Street to Robert Street to provide an alternative to the existing route (to be retained) along Victoria Road.
  • Widening the path at the top of the stairs beside Iron Cove Bridge near the Balmain Shores residential complex.

Bay Run access in King George Park, Rozelle has been redirected to the foreshore. Bay Run users will be able to use the temporary staircase located underneath Iron Cove Bridge for access between Iron Cove Bridge and King George Park or Bridgewater Park. This route has 72 steps.

For those with prams, bicycles and wheelchairs alternate access between Iron Cove Bridge and the foreshore areas of Bridgewater Park and King George Park can be gained via local streets.

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