No. 62

RESTORATION OPTIONS FOR MAJURA ROAD EXPLORED
The Stanhope Government will provide $100,000 to examine restoration options for Majura Road.

Minister for Territory and Municipal Services John Hargreaves said that increasing traffic volumes meant it was necessary to examine options to improve the road until relief was provided by the construction of Majura Parkway.

“While planning is underway for a future Majura Parkway, the existing Majura Road is likely to continue to carry high traffic volumes for the next 10 years at least,” he said.

“This project will examine options to improve the road pavement on sections of Majura Road. This is critical given the increased traffic volumes and the increase in the level of commercial vehicles using the road. 

“The volume of traffic on Majura Road has increased from 6,000 vehicles a day in 2002 to over 16,000 vehicles in 2006.

“These plans will help establish what needs to be done to improve the road for all users.”