ABC News: Jervis Bay Rd flyover gets commitment to fix dangerous intersection from NSW Government
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Nov 24, 2020, 10:20:24 PM11/24/20
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This appeared on the ABC today:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-11-25/nsw-government-commits-to-flyover-at-jervis-bay-road/12917836
Jervis Bay Rd flyover gets commitment to fix dangerous intersection from
NSW Government
ABC Illawarra / By Ainslie Drewitt Smith and Nick McLaren
Posted 3hhours ago
Signage at the Jervis Bay Rd intersection.
A flyover will be built at the Jervis Bay Road and Princes Highway
intersection on the NSW south coast.(ABC Illawarra: Gavin Coote)
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The NSW Government has committed to building a flyover at a dangerous
intersection on the south coast.
Key points:
The Government says it will build a flyover at the intersection of
Jervis Bay Rd and Princes Highway
More than 14,000 residents signed a petition calling for a flyover
instead of the roundabout option
A timeframe for its delivery has not been set but the work is expected
to cost around $100 million
Residents at Vincentia have been lobbying for years to improve access at
the intersection of Jervis Bay Road and the Princes Highway in a bid to
improve safety for motorists.
The Government had initially signalled it would build a roundabout at
the site, but on Wednesday Kiama MP Gareth Ward confirmed that position
had changed.
"The preferred option for the NSW Government will now be a grade
separated interchange," he said.
"We've been working on this for a long time and we have secured an
agreement from the Minister for Roads Paul Toole to proceed with this."
Delivery time unknown
The budget for the work is expected to be around $100 million but a
timeframe for its delivery is yet to be determined.
"It will come at a great cost, it will take longer to deliver because we
will have to undertake environmental assessments, there will have to be
a concept design, there will be public exhibition, public comment, but
we are committed to getting on with it," Mr Ward said.
"We've only just made the decision. We also need to acquire the land, so
it'll shock you to know that I don't have a date right now.
"But I would anticipate that we'll start construction in 2022."
Mr Ward said the improvements to the intersection would fit in
"perfectly" with the vision the Government has to upgrade the Princes
Highway south of Nowra, all the way down to the Victorian border.
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A local petition calling for the flyover attracted more than 14,000
signatures and was delivered to the New South Wales Parliament in
September.
A woman stands a table with a sign
Vincentia Matters and Liz Tooley have been lobbying for a flyover to be
built for the past two years.(Facebook: Vincentia Matters)
President of the Vincentia Matters community group, Liz Tooley, said
residents were "ecstatic" about the new plans.
"It's the best news we could have had," she said.
"This is what the community, a very united community, wanted.
"The flyover will be a new section of the highway and will allow JB Road
to empty safely and without congestion.
"That is the answer to all of our dreams."
It is hoped the upgrade will also help ease congestion at the
intersection during peak holiday periods, and in the case of an
emergency.
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-11-25/nsw-government-commits-to-flyover-at-jervis-bay-road/12917836
Jervis Bay Rd flyover gets commitment to fix dangerous intersection from
NSW Government
ABC Illawarra / By Ainslie Drewitt Smith and Nick McLaren
Posted 3hhours ago
Signage at the Jervis Bay Rd intersection.
A flyover will be built at the Jervis Bay Road and Princes Highway
intersection on the NSW south coast.(ABC Illawarra: Gavin Coote)
Share
The NSW Government has committed to building a flyover at a dangerous
intersection on the south coast.
Key points:
The Government says it will build a flyover at the intersection of
Jervis Bay Rd and Princes Highway
More than 14,000 residents signed a petition calling for a flyover
instead of the roundabout option
A timeframe for its delivery has not been set but the work is expected
to cost around $100 million
Residents at Vincentia have been lobbying for years to improve access at
the intersection of Jervis Bay Road and the Princes Highway in a bid to
improve safety for motorists.
The Government had initially signalled it would build a roundabout at
the site, but on Wednesday Kiama MP Gareth Ward confirmed that position
had changed.
"The preferred option for the NSW Government will now be a grade
separated interchange," he said.
"We've been working on this for a long time and we have secured an
agreement from the Minister for Roads Paul Toole to proceed with this."
Delivery time unknown
The budget for the work is expected to be around $100 million but a
timeframe for its delivery is yet to be determined.
"It will come at a great cost, it will take longer to deliver because we
will have to undertake environmental assessments, there will have to be
a concept design, there will be public exhibition, public comment, but
we are committed to getting on with it," Mr Ward said.
"We've only just made the decision. We also need to acquire the land, so
it'll shock you to know that I don't have a date right now.
"But I would anticipate that we'll start construction in 2022."
Mr Ward said the improvements to the intersection would fit in
"perfectly" with the vision the Government has to upgrade the Princes
Highway south of Nowra, all the way down to the Victorian border.
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'The best news'
A local petition calling for the flyover attracted more than 14,000
signatures and was delivered to the New South Wales Parliament in
September.
A woman stands a table with a sign
Vincentia Matters and Liz Tooley have been lobbying for a flyover to be
built for the past two years.(Facebook: Vincentia Matters)
President of the Vincentia Matters community group, Liz Tooley, said
residents were "ecstatic" about the new plans.
"It's the best news we could have had," she said.
"This is what the community, a very united community, wanted.
"The flyover will be a new section of the highway and will allow JB Road
to empty safely and without congestion.
"That is the answer to all of our dreams."
It is hoped the upgrade will also help ease congestion at the
intersection during peak holiday periods, and in the case of an
emergency.
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Paul Rands
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Peter Freeman
Dec 7, 2020, 9:56:19 PM12/7/20
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I just returned from a trip to Canberra, returning to Melbourne via Bateman's Bay and A1/M1. I was surprised to see a beautiful new bridge almost complete at Batemans Bay: I wasn't aware of the project. The old lifting bridge will be removed. This was my first drive on the NSW south coast for many years.
Jason Kumar
Dec 7, 2020, 10:24:21 PM12/7/20
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I went to Jervis Bay last Saturday. There was queue of almost 20 cars waiting to turn right into the Princess Hwy, so I'm glad to see a flyover is now in the works!
Jason
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DrazPhlaz
Dec 8, 2020, 4:20:17 AM12/8/20
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I’m excited to see if the design will include a southbound off-ramp, or if the flyover will just be from JBR towards North
Sam Laybutt
Dec 8, 2020, 4:32:20 AM12/8/20
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One of the earlier concepts I saw just had a northbound on-ramp, and retained the other movements at-grade, but the preferred option is now a proper dumbell interchange:
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Reviving this thread to provide update on the flyover, latest community update below. Flyover should be open next year sometime.
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