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MINISTER FOR FINANCE AND URBAN SERVICES
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION
QUESTION NO. 383
Road Upgrading - Abelson Drive
Ms Follett- asked the Minister for Finance and Urban Services:
(1) Is he aware of severe traffic congestion on Athllon Drive
(2) What is the current position on proposed bus lanes on Athllon Drive.
(3) Are there any proposals to upgrade Athllon Drive between Mawson and Tuggeranong, and if so when will this work occur.
(4) What other action will the Government take to resolve this congestion.
Mr Duby - the answer to the Members question is as follows:
I am aware of traffic congestion and other problems on Athllon Drive during peak periods. In particular, I have been aware that congestion is preventing the residents of Tuggeranong from having a good express bus service to and from Woden and City.
My Department has recently received a report from a transportation planning consultant on a comprehensive study of the situation, and is now in a position to take steps to improve the situation.
The study is the second of two investigations which go back to 1988, into the future of the Athllon Drive corridor.
As a result of the excellent work undertaken by our consultants, the Government is now well placed to provide significant benefits to the Canberra community and Tuggeranong residents in particular.
A program of work to upgrade Athllon Drive, north of Sulwood Drive, has already started, with over $1m committed this year to provide a second carriageway for Athllon Drive between Beasley Street and Mawson Drive, and to improve access-from Woden Town Centre and the Woden Bus Interchange onto Athllon Drive. Next year, subject to budget funding, we intend to start providing bus lanes along Athllon Drive, together with major improvements at all intersections between Sulwood Drive and Hindmarsh Drive.
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