Phantom Interchange, Mt White

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Adrian Biankin

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Aug 4, 2021, 8:24:46 PM8/4/21
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Does anybody know the plans of the proposed Phantom Interchange F3 Freeway?
I was reading on Ozroads.com that it was a detailed plan that was shot down by the NPWS. I had a look at some old archived maps of the area at that time, and it looked promising...

(1991)
(1984)
(1976)
(1965)
(1961 - You can see the rough clearing, where the freeway would go)

I don't know, I think it would've been a more scenic and efficient route, with fewer kms to put on the odometer.

Sam L

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Aug 4, 2021, 9:27:47 PM8/4/21
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Hi Adrian,

There is a good DMR plan on Ozroads showing the planned alignment:

From what I understand, the current route with the very steep approaches to Mooney Mooney Creek was definitely a worse outcome for the road design, but no doubt a better environmental outcome.

I have to say that availability of so much historical material online these days, including things like the aerial photography posted below, is just mind-blowing. Research has come a very long way from sitting in the RTA Library making hand-written notes and the odd scan, while trying to cross-reference with printed topographic maps. 

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Adrian Biankin

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Aug 4, 2021, 10:39:15 PM8/4/21
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Here's what it would've looked like. If they did do this, then there would've been more usage of Peats Ridge Expressway then (Maybe as an alternative route).
proposed section.jpg

AlienChex

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Aug 6, 2021, 2:55:23 AM8/6/21
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This explains why the heavy vehicle station has such a large exit. Never knew this

Adrian Biankin

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Aug 8, 2021, 8:16:56 PM8/8/21
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It would've been awesome to see the empty dual carriageways during that time. 


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Adrian Biankin

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Oct 28, 2021, 2:36:26 AM10/28/21
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I've recreated the path where the Original Proposed Alignment would've gone through. I have included signs, etc.

(You can download it and look at it closer. Its in 4k)

On Monday, August 9, 2021 at 10:36:43 AM UTC+10 Adrian Biankin wrote:
Even Google Maps shows up where the freeway would've gone - aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.PNG

Adrian Biankin

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Nov 24, 2021, 4:49:05 AM11/24/21
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I think this would've been a better alignment, but I think the current alignment is more iconic (with the fwy bridge over the water and the deep cuttings).
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