TOMAGO and Heatherbrae access are the focus of revised plans for the M1 to Raymond Terrace link.
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An early draft was released to the public late last year but have since been tweaked based on the feedback given to Roads and Maritime Services.
“Access arrangements at Tomago and Heatherbrae were revised and improved after community and stakeholder feedback,” Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter Scot MacDonald said.
“Changes to the design include providing a motorway exit ramp south of Heatherbrae to improve access to businesses and a free flowing interchange at Tomago to replace the previously proposed roundabout design.”
A separate road to the Botanic Gardens is proposed to provide safe access via Old Punt Road.
“Other changes in the design include moving the link road near Tomago Aluminium further west and an extra lane on the northbound exit ramp approaching the Weakleys Drive and John Renshaw Drive intersection at Beresfield,” Mr MacDonald said.
Planning for the project started in October 2004 and has involved a community consultation program to identify a preferred route and develop a concept design.
Timing to build the extension is not confirmed and is dependent on planning approval, future traffic needs and funding availability.
The state government has committed $200 million under Rebuilding NSW to get the project ready for construction including $7 million this financial year to continue planning.
Feedback is open until September 28. People should email M1RT@jacobs.com, write to Locked Bag 2030, Newcastle, or call 1800 094 895 during business hours. To view the plans visit www.rms.nsw.gov.au/m1rt.