The state's peak motorcycle group is welcoming federal funding to improve safety on a popular, but sometimes deadly Cessnock road.
$343,500 has been allocated under the government's Black Spot Program for improvements on Sandy Creek Road from Quorrobolong to Mount Vincent.
The improvements include road widening to achieve a 2.5m road shoulder, installing W-beam guardrails with motorcycle under run protection, installing chevron alignment markers on curves, line marking with reflective raised pavement markers and a vehicle activated warning sign.
Sandy Creek Road is a popular route with motorcyclists and motorists alike, however there have been several fatalities in recent years.
A 23-year-old man died in December 2019 when his Toyota Landcruiser left the Sandy Creek Road at Mount Vincent and collided with a concrete drain, before rolling on its roof; while a 30-year-old man died in August 2016 when the Harley Davidson he was riding failed to negotiate a corner and hit a tree at Quorrobolong.
Cessnock Mayor, Bob Pynsent has welcomed the funding announcement.
"Funding for these works was one of 147 projects funded across NSW. I look forward to seeing this project get underway so we can improve safety for all who travel along Sandy Creek Road," he said.
Secretary of the Motorcycle Council of NSW, Brian Wood said it was a pleasing outcome.
The Motorcycle Council of NSW acknowledges the continued infrastructure works that support motorcyclists as they travel throughout the Cessnock City Council LGA," he said.
The work is due to take place in the current financial year.
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| Cessnock Mayor Bob Pynsent, Council General Manager Lotta Jackson, Road Safety Officer Alison Shelton and Principal Engineer Traffic and Transport Warren Jeffery Picture: Cessnock City Council |
