Central Coast Council has started a major road project on Louisiana Road, Hamlyn Terrace to better connect two recently completed subdivisions.

Council Director Roads Transport Drainage and Waste, Boris Bolgoff said the $1.58million project would deliver an important piece of infrastructure for this booming suburb.

“This 110 metre section of Louisiana Road in Hamlyn Terrace will provide an improved connection between two new communities in Hamlyn Terrace,” Mr Bolgoff said.

“The topography of this site presents drainage challenges and we have developed a solution that will make the road meet the one in 100-year flood free standard.

“Our drainage solution includes a substantial section of culverts – 20 metres long, 22 metres wide and 1.2 metres high.”

Mr Bolgoff said the project would also improve pedestrian access and safety.

“We will be constructing a shared pathway as part of the project, which will allow locals and visitors to walk, run and cycle around the area.

“Pedestrian and cyclist safety will be further increased through the installation of road safety barriers and pedestrian fencing.

Mayor Jane Smith said the project was a prime example of delivering infrastructure for major growth areas.

“Hamlyn Terrace is a growth hot spot for the Coast and this section of road and shared pathway will be well utilised by this growing community.

“This project will also make it easier for locals and visitors to explore the area through completing a ‘missing link’ of a shared pathway.”

Project works will also include kerb and gutter, driveway and water main adjustments, road pavement works and line marking.

Landscaping will be completed towards the end of the project to ensure the works are aesthetically pleasing for locals and visitors.

During works Louisiana Road will be closed to through traffic at Clinton Way and Rushmore Place from Monday 6 May 2019 and the project is expected to take approximately 14 weeks to complete, weather permitting. 

Detours are in place with access available via Sparks Road and Warnervale Road (if travelling to Louisiana Road from the North) and via Warnervale Road and Minnesota Road (if travelling to Louisiana Road from the South). Traffic control will be onsite to ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians.

Council apologises for any inconvenience caused during these important works.

Project details and all of Council’s major road, drainage and pathway projects can be viewed on an interactive map by visiting centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/roadanddrainageprojects.