Government Action on Increased Traffic Impacts in Maylands

12/6/01
Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan says Main Roads is addressing increased traffic impacts in the Maylands area caused by the opening of the Graham Farmer Freeway.
"A number of local roads have turned into busy thoroughfares as a direct result of the opening of the freeway and Northbridge tunnel project," Ms MacTiernan said.
"For instance, traffic on Whatley Crescent has increased by some 6,000 vehicles per day and there are a number of other roads which have shared this fate as a result of the tunnel project.
"Action is needed to alleviate this problem and preserve the amenity as much as possible."
Ms MacTiernan said Main Roads would undertake a detailed investigation of the Guildford Road, East Parade and Whatley Crescent intersection, and the Lord Street Subway, to determine the most appropriate treatments for this site.
The investigation would include an assessment of traffic on Whatley Crescent.
"Main Roads is also discussing traffic impacts in the Banks Precinct with the Town of Vincent," the Minister said.
"While Main Roads has already undertaken some treatments in the area, such as the installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Guildford Road and Thirlmere Road and the provision of a left-turn lane from Guildford Road into East Parade, more work is needed to ease these impacts.
"The investigation will take up to 18 months to complete, due to the need to consider heritage issues associated with a number of old houses along Guildford Road and East Parade."
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