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.