There have been nine reported crashes at the intersection of Pembroke and Minto Road, Minto in a five-year period to 30 June 2023.
Six of those crashes occurred in wet weather.
A sharp bend that’s part of Pembroke Road (pictured above) is the main reason there have been so many documented crashes.
Now work will be carried out in the next few weeks to make the intersection safer.
Local MP Anoulack Chanthivong, while welcoming the work, has paid tribute to residents for calling for action over the past few years.
“This is a well-known traffic crash hot spot and I appreciate the concerns of Minto Road residents,’’ he says.
“It is thanks to local residents’ ongoing advocacy on this issue that these much-needed safety upgrades are underway.
“With the intersection being on a sharp road bend, drivers can be caught by surprise which has seen vehicles lose control, particularly in wet conditions.
“Realigning road signs and installing a more skid resistant asphalt is expected to help reduce crashes at this site.
“But we also need the support of motorists in understanding the risks along this stretch of road and exercise caution by travelling at slower speeds,” Mr Chanthivong said.
Work to improve safety around the intersection of Pembroke and Minto Road, Minto will be completed over the coming month.
These upgrades will see the installation of high friction asphalt, which will improve skid resistance, a measure that has been tailored in an attempt to reduce the crash rate.
The specialised asphalt uses steel slag aggregates to create greater traction and grip between the vehicles’ tyres and the road.
The new measures around the intersection have also seen an upgrading of signage and realigned stop signs in recent months, which also promote driving at safe speeds when approaching the intersection.
Work to lay the specialised asphalt will take place over two night shifts between July 31 and August 21.
While work is being undertaken, there may be reduced speed limits and temporary lane closures.
Motorists are asked to follow the direction of traffic controllers.
Transport for NSW is also investigating longer term road geometry options that aim to improve safety at the intersection under the Towards Zero safer roads program.