JENNY AITCHISON
MINISTER FOR REGIONAL TRANSPORT AND ROADS

STEVE WHAN
MINISTER FOR SKILLS, TAFE AND TERTIARY EDUCATION
MEMBER FOR MONARO

MEDIA RELEASE - IMPROVEMENT WORK ON THE WAY FOR YASS, BUNGENDORE AND ELLERTON ROADS INTERSECTION

Motorists and pedestrians will soon experience a safer journey in Queanbeyan, with improvement work set to start at the roundabout intersection of Yass Road, Bungendore Road and Ellerton Drive.

Steve Whan, the local Member for Monaro and Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education, said work to improve pedestrian safety and traffic efficiency at the intersection of the three roads would be carried out early in the new year.

“The Minns Labor Government is currently planning for a major upgrade of this intersection, however in the short term, we are committed to improving safety and efficiency which is why this work is starting now,” Mr Whan said.

“A pedestrian refuge will be installed on Bungendore Road and a two-lane approach to the roundabout from Ellerton Drive will also be built,” Mr Whan said.

Thanks to the government’s new Regional Roads Fund, $19 million has been earmarked for a future major upgrade of the intersection of Yass, Bungendore and Ellerton roads.

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison said the short-term improvement would make the intersection safer now and allow for its transformation to a signalised intersection in the future.

“New traffic lights are planned for the long-term and they will improve safety and efficiency for all road users,” Minister Aitchison said.

“The Regional Roads Fund is designed to address safety issues that were ignored under the previous government.

“In the new year, community members will be invited to review the proposed long-term upgrade plans and provide feedback.

“The community will be kept informed as the project progresses.”

MEDIA:
Ryan Young | Minister Aitchison | 0477 608 886