BY PETER HYSLOP
The notorious intersection between Glebe Road and Park Avenue at the Adamstown rail gates is being given an upgrade.
Newcastle Council admits while it doesn't have powers to provide an overpass instead of the gates, it's hoped new traffic lights synced with the crossing will improve traffic flow.
Newcastle Mayor Ross Kerridge says he hopes the upgrades will go a long way to fixing the crash black spot.
"There have been a lot of accidents here over the years, we all know about that," he said.
"[We're] putting in traffic lights which will be coordinated with the gates mainly to improve safety.
"It's not going to be a magic solution to the traffic problems here, but it will make it safer," he said.
More than 1,700 vehicles per hour travel through the intersection in peak periods.
The project will include a realignment of the intersection to accommodate the traffic lights and the construction of a new median on Glebe Road.
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| Adamstown rail gates |
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| Mayor Ross Kerridge and Federal Newcastle MP Sharon Claydon announcing the upgrades |
