Project updates
The following proposal was supported by the Local Traffic Committee.
- The construction of kerb-blisters or kerb extensions to narrow Hurlstone Avenue at Prospect Road with associated signs and markings as shown in the concept plan Attachment 1 be approved in principle.
- A ‘No Left Turn; 7.30am-9.30am, 3pm-5pm Mon-Fri ‘bicycles excepted’ restriction be installed at the intersection of Prospect Road and Hurlstone Avenue, Summer Hill, prohibiting left turn movement during the above peak hour times from Prospect Road into Hurlstone Avenue.
- A review of the ‘No Left Turn; 7.30am-9.30am, 3pm-5pm Mon-Fri bicycles excepted’ restriction be undertaken after a 6 month period from installation.
- A Traffic Management Plan be issued to Transport for NSW seeking approval for the above part-time ‘No Left Turn’ ban.
A report will be considered by the Local Traffic Committee on 21 August 2023.
How can I attend the meeting?
Persons making submissions who are still concerned on the proposal are welcome and invited to attend the meeting to address the committee on their concerns.
If wishing to do so please register by calling Ms Christi Li, Business Administration Officer-Infrastructure Services on 93925788 no later than by 3.30pm on Friday 16 June 2023.
The meeting will be held at location and times as follows:
Location: Meeting Rooms 1 and 2, Level 6 Ashfield Service Centre,260 Liverpool Road, Ashfield.
Date: Monday 21 August 2023
Time: 11.00am
Enquire at the front counter to be directed to the meeting room. Please sit outside the foyer till asked to come in.
If you require any further information, please contact Mr Boris Muha-Engineer Traffic Services on 9392 5989.
Project details
Council is proposing to install safety treatments at the intersection of Hurlstone Avenue and Prospect Road. The treatments aim to improve the view of pedestrians and movement of vehicles, by narrowing Hurlstone Avenue at the intersection of Prospect Road.
Council is also proposing to introduce time restricted ‘No Left Turn from 7.30-9.30am and 3-5pm, Monday to Friday from Prospect Road into Hurlstone Avenue. This proposal aims to relieve traffic volumes and congestion issues at this intersection during peak hours. Vehicles will be able to go along Prospect Road and turn left or right into Old Canterbury Road from Prospect Road.
Parking changes
On the corner of Hurlstone Avenue, a ‘No stopping sign’ will be installed to meet the legally required distances of 10 meters from an intersection. There will be no loss of legal parking as a result of this proposal.
Trees
There will be no loss of trees.
What is being proposed?
Road treatments at the Hurlstone Avenue and Prospect Road intersection
'No Left Turn' from Prospect Road
Have your say
This consultation is closed. Thank you to all who provided feedback.
What happens next?
A report including feedback from the community, will be considered by Council’s Local Traffic Committee. Council will then consider the Traffic Committee’s recommendations and make a decision. All those who provide feedback will be notified when the report will be discussed at the Local Traffic Committee meeting.
