One of Liverpool’s most dangerous blackspots will finally be made safe.
The intersection of Speed, Pirie and Bigge Streets has been a nightmare for motorists for many years, especially those trying to cross the intersection while travelling south on Speed Street.
It is also a risky proposition at peak hour for motorists turning left into Bigge Street and heading into the central business district past Liverpool station.
Traffic lights will make this busy intersection both safer and smoother in keeping traffic moving in and out of the CBD. It will also be safer for pedestrians once the work is completed.
Liverpool Council has welcomed the $325,000 in funding from the State Government to install the traffic lights as well as signalised pedestrian crossings.
“This intersection has an unsatisfactory road safety record and council moved at its February 25 meeting to install temporary measures to address this,” Mayor Ned Mannoun said today.
“Thanks to the Roads Maritime Services (RMS) funding, we can now install permanent traffic signals that will properly regulate vehicle and pedestrian movements and improve traffic flow around the area.
“Other benefits will include reduced delays for motorists and better connections for pedestrians and cyclists, with a shared path planned along Speed Street linking it to the railway station and CBD.
“We thank our local Members of Parliament for their support for this issue, and in particular the Member for Holsworthy Melanie Gibbons for her efforts in helping us to secure the funding necessary to implement these important changes in the heart of our city,” Mr Mannoun said.
Holsworthy MP Melanie Gibbons said: “I am pleased that the NSW Government has been able to fund these works that are set to benefit both pedestrians and motorists alike.
“The installation of traffic signals at such a busy intersection will go a long way toward improving traffic flow in the Liverpool CBD.”
Works will begin as early as next month and be completed by the middle of the year.
