Project Updates
11 Sep 2024
Construction progressing
While rain has slowed progress in the past week, the upgrade is making good progress.
Works completed so far include:
- installation of a major drainage culvert has been installed on the realigned section of road near the Olympic Highway
- earthworks on sections of the existing road
- stabilisation of the entire 3.3-kilometre unsealed section of the road.
Read more in Construction advances on Dunns Road upgrade.
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11 Sep 2024
Construction progressing
While rain has slowed progress in the past week, the upgrade is making good progress.
Works completed so far include:
- installation of a major drainage culvert has been installed on the realigned section of road near the Olympic Highway
- earthworks on sections of the existing road
- stabilisation of the entire 3.3-kilometre unsealed section of the road.
Read more in Construction advances on Dunns Road upgrade.
11 Sep 2024
Stage one almost complete
The project to upgrade Dunns Road is advancing steadily.
Contractors are close to finishing the first stage of work, where they had delivered and laid down around 400 truckloads of road base over the 3.3km unsealed road section.
The road base plays a critical role in the project because it provides a solid foundation for the road surface.
Weather permitting, contractors will finish this section of road by applying the final bitumen seal over the course of two days next week.
To reach this point, work on this section of road since construction started in May has included:
- grading to widen and reshape the Olympic Highway end of Dunns Road
- earthworks on sections of the existing road
- installing an improved drainage system, which includes a new culvert on the realigned section of road
- stabilisation of the subsoil.
The next stage of this upgrade will focus on the Olympic Highway intersection. This work is expected to start in early October 2023.
11 Sep 2024
Stage 1 works progress slowly due to wet conditions
Earthworks to remove existing top layers of the road and then replacing the layers using GPS enable graders is continuing slowly due to wet weather conditions over the past few months.
Tenders for the intersection upgrades have been called and close 27 July 2022.
11 Sep 2024
Dunns Road update - 26 November 2021
Adverse weather conditions and a higher level of unplanned maintenance across the LGA network through winter and spring have impacted and delayed various road works projects.
After further consultation, Council has developed designs to support First Nations and environmental considerations.
Discussions are ongoing with TfNSW regarding the safe design of Olympic Hwy intersection.
This project was scheduled to start in November 2021 however the forecast of heavy and consistent rain, on top of what we have already experienced, has now pushed this date back to next year.
11 Sep 2024
Next step for $8.3 million Dunns Road upgrade
Tenders have closed for the design and construction of two intersections as part of the Dunns Road upgrade project.
The new intersections at Dunns Road and the Olympic Highway, and Dunns Road and Holbrook Road, will be constructed as part of Stage 2 and Stage 3 of the upgrade project.
Stage 1 of the upgrade is due for completion by December 2022, weather permitting, and involves three phases:
- Phase 1: Upgrading of the stormwater drainage: COMPLETED
- Phase 2: Earthworks, including the removal of the existing top layers of the road, to be replaced using GPS graders: IN PROGRESS
- Phase : Sealing the entire length of Dunns Road: PENDING
The delivery of Stage 1 has been impacted by the ongoing wet weather conditions experienced through autumn into winter.
A pavement seal cannot be applied over a wet surface without risk of catastrophic failure.
Dunns Road is closed to traffic between Kunzea Place and the Olympic Highway. Only residents who live on the closed section of Dunns Road are allowed access.
Motorists are reminded to follow the direction of road signage and drive to the conditions.
Stage 2 of the upgrade will see Council working with Transport for NSW to construct a right-hand turning lane at the Olympic Highway and Dunns Road intersection.
Stage 3 involves the construction of a roundabout at the Holbrook Road and Dunns Road intersection and is subject to receiving black spot funding.
11 Sep 2024
Upgrade works to start June 2021
The detailed design work and review of environmental factors are being finalised. Work on the complete sealing and upgrade is scheduled to start in June this year, weather permitting.
11 Sep 2024
Project update
Tenders for the design and construction of two intersections as part of the Dunns Road upgrade project are being evaluated.
Progress of Stage 1 works is being impacted due to ongoing wet weather conditions.
11 Sep 2024
Timeline of Dunns Road Stage 1 upgrade
The first stage of the Dunns Road upgrade is due for completion by December 2022. Stage 1 involves three phases, detailed below:
- Phase 1 – Upgrading of the stormwater drainage. This work has been completed ahead of the program to minimise the damage to the road caused by expected high rainfall events. COMPLETED
- Phase 2 – Earthworks which started in early May 2022 and involve removing existing top layers of the road and then replacing these layers using GPS enabled graders. UNDERWAY
- Phase 3 – Sealing the entire length of Dunns Road. PENDING
The earthworks which started earlier this month as part of Phase 2 are progressing, but are being affected by inclement weather and the impact of COVID-19 on supply and staffing. Despite these impacts the completion of the overall Stage 1 of the project is still predicted for December 2022.
Stages 2 and 3 rely on elements determined by external agencies.
Stage 2 of the upgrade will see Council working with Transport for NSW to construct a right-hand turning lane at the Olympic Highway and Dunns Road intersection.
Stage 3 of the upgrade is construction of a roundabout at the Holbrook Road and Dunns Road intersection and is subject to receiving black spot funding.
11 Sep 2024
Project update
Progress of Stage 1 is being impacted due to ongoing wet weather conditions.
11 Sep 2024
Start of works for Dunns Road upgrade
Work to upgrade Dunns Road on Wagga Wagga's southern outskirts is set to get underway later this month.
The works are scheduled to start on Monday 21 February and are expected to be completed by end of June, weather permitting.
Work will be carried out between 7am and 6pm weekdays. During the work, the road will be closed to through traffic and detours will be in place. Residents and businesses will maintain access.
The upgrade will be carried out in three phases.
Phase 1: This phase of the project will involve upgrading the existing 2.8-kilometre sealed section and sealing the remaining 2.2 kilometres of unsealed road. Cross road drainage will be improved, wire rope barries and w-beams will be installed and the surface, once sealed, will be line marked.
Phase 2: A separate program in conjunction with Transport NSW is to construct a right-hand turn lane at the Olympic Highway and Dunns Road intersection. Tenders are going out for this work. Council will advise details of this work in due course.
Phase 3: Construction of a roundabout at the Holbrook Road and Dunns Road intersection will be subject to receiving black spot funding. Council will advise details of this work in due course.
11 Sep 2024
Construction commences
Construction is now underway on the project to upgrade Dunns Road. This project will improve traffic flow and make it safer for everyone who uses this road.
Works this week have included:
- grading to widen and reshape the western end of Dunns Road
- installing a culvert on this realigned section of road near Olympic Highway.
This will prepare the site for the construction of the new Olympic Highway intersection, which will provide a more efficient connection to the highway.
The contractor also started grading the unsealed section of Dunns Road.
To ensure the safety of all road users and workers, and to allow the works to be completed as quickly and efficiently as possible, Dunns Road is closed between Kunzea Place and Olympic Highway.
This closure will remain in place for this construction period. Only local residents and emergency vehicles are allowed access during this time.
Please note that the timing of this work is subject to weather conditions.
We will update you on the project's progress and any schedule changes.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation while we carry out these works.
11 Sep 2024
Project update
The progress of Dunns Road has been delayed due to prolonged wet weather.
The soil is still too wet to work effectively and will need to dry out until January 2023.
Work is expected to recommence in the new year.
11 Sep 2024
Upgrade works to start January 2022
Works to upgrade Dunns Road are scheduled to start by the end of January, subject to Council receiving stormwater pipes which have been held up due to Covid 19.
The work will be carried out on the three kilometre unsealed section of the road between 7am and 5pm weekdays and 8pm to 4pm Saturdays.
During the work, the road will be closed to traffic. Detours will be in place. Local residents within the unsealed section of the road will maintain access.
The sealing of the road is expected to be completed by July 2022.
11 Sep 2024
Maintenance grading required for Dunns Road
Recent heavy rainfall has contributed to the development of heavy rutting, corrugations and potholes along Dunns Road prompting the need for maintenance grading
The road will be closed from 19 July to 2 August. Work will be carried out on weekdays between 7am and 5pm, weather permitting. The road will reopen in the evening after each shift. Residents who live off the road will maintain access.
These works are routine maintenance and not part of the Dunns Road upgrade. Designs for the upgrade are being finalised. Construction is planned to commence in November 2021 and be completed by mid-2023, weather permitting.
11 Sep 2024
Dunns Road Rehabilitation Works to resume.
On January 30 Wagga Wagga City Council agreed to enter into a contract for the Olympic Highway & Holbrook Road intersections design and construction project with local contractor Excell Grey Bruni.
The project includes the upgrade of the Olympic Highway/ Dunns Road intersection, Dunns Road pavement reconstruction and the Holbrook Road/ Dunns Road intersection upgrade works. The Dunns Road Upgrade project is funded by the Australian Government ($5.8 million) and the Wagga Wagga City Council ($2.5 million).
Currently the contractor is working on the design and project documentation works for the project and is expecting to mobilise plant and resources by the end of March 2023, weather permitting.
During the first few weeks of mobilisation, the contractor will be carrying out preliminary survey works and approved vegetation removal. The next phase of works is expected to start by mid-April 2023, with the timing dependent on receipt of a Works Access Deed from Transport for NSW.
Progressive details of future works will be shared online as they are received from the contractor.
It is anticipated that the finished road works will be wider and have a better surface and drainage. The intersection upgrades will improve access from the Olympic Highway for all users and improve safety at the Holbrook Road intersection.
Details of the works will be shared with stakeholders directly, and updates will be added here.
11 Sep 2024
Work to start near Olympic Highway end of Dunns Road
The project team is finalising the remaining tasks before contractor Excell Gray Bruni begins the main construction work.
Council anticipates that on-the-ground construction will commence within the next two weeks.
Dunns Road, between Kunzea Place and Olympic Highway, will remain closed to all but local traffic. This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of all motorists and construction personnel and to get the work done as quickly as possible.
Construction fencing has been installed at the realigned road section near the Olympic Highway intersection.
As early as next week, the contractor will begin with additional stormwater works and earthworks to widen and reshape the western end of Dunns Road ahead of work to construct the new Olympic Highway intersection. Construction activity on the unsealed section of Dunns Road itself will start at the same time.
11 Sep 2024
Project update - 10 January
Works to upgrade Dunns Road is scheduled to start by the end of January, subject to Council receiving stormwater pipes which have been held up due to COVID-19.
The work to upgrade and improve the cross road drainage as well as trim and remove trees that are a traffic hazard will be carried out on the three-kilometre unsealed section of the road between 7am and 5pm weekdays and 8pm to 4pm Saturdays.
During the work, the road will be closed to traffic. Detours will be in place. Local residents will maintain access.
The sealing of the unsealed sections of the road is expected to be completed by July 2022.
09 Jul 2024
Progress on Dunns Road upgrade
Dunns Road is due to be completely sealed by the end of June 2022, weather permitting.
We have finished improving the cross road drainage, and are now carrying out earthworks and applying road pavement.
A reduced speed limit of 80 km/h is in place on the adjoining section of the Olympic Highway between 9.30am and 3.30pm until Monday 23 May 2022 while we use heavy transport to move material from our Kapooka stockpile site to Dunns Road.
Motorists are urged drive slowly and be aware of trucks turning.
The second stage of the upgrade will be the construction of a right-hand turning lane at the Olympic Highway and Dunns Road intersection.
Stage 3 of the upgrade is constructing a roundabout at the Holbrook Road and Dunns Road intersection, this is subject to receiving black spot funding.
The project is expected to be completed by December 2022.
Project Information
Dunns Road is approximately five kilometres long, of which 2.8 kilometres is currently sealed and 2.2. kilometres is unsealed.
The road began as an unsealed 'goat track' that serviced local farmland. Over time, and as the surrounding area was developed, Dunns Road became a popular short cut for people heading to southern Wagga Wagga.
Unfortunately the original road was narrow, undulating and unsealed. As the traffic volumes increased, accidents began occurring at a disproportionate rate to the traffic volume using the road.
A 2018 traffic count confirmed that 331 vehicles use the road daily at the western end of the existing sub divisional development. Once the upgrade is completed, it is anticipated that traffic volumes are likely to increase to 1,000 vehicles per day.
The project has three key components:
- upgrade of the Olympic Highway/ Dunns Road intersection
- sealing the unsealed section of Dunns Road
- construction of a roundabout at the Holbrook Road/ Dunns Road intersection.
The project is funded by the Australian Government ($5.8 million) and Wagga Wagga City Council ($2.5 million).
Once completed, the benefits of the project include:
- Provide a safe and more direct route to the southern portion of the Wagga Wagga residential area, to the airport and to major sporting and recreational facilities from the Olympic Highway.
- The proposed construction of a roundabout at the Holbrook Road and Dunns Road intersection, along with the reduced speed limit to 60 km per hour on both Dunns Road and Lloyd Road urban sections only), will increase safety at the intersection, especially on approach to Holbrook Road.
- Improve traffic flow to the outlying townships of Uranquinty, The Rock and the Australian Army base at Kapooka.
- Ensure all road users have a safe and direct route from the Olympic Highway to the southern suburbs of Wagga Wagga and to the Mater Dei schools via Lloyd Road.
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