Calimpa Road, Pallamallawa temporary traffic changes
From 24 March 2022, our contractor Trans4m Rail will temporarily close Calimpa Road to traffic to enable level crossing works on Calimpa Road, including installation of rail and flash butt welding.
Work being done
Traffic detour
During the temporary road closure, motorists will be diverted via County Boundary Road, Stanester Road, Rimbanda Road, Popinguy Road or Wongabindie Road to reach their destination. A map of the detour options is below.
For public safety, road users should observe all traffic control instructions, signage and VMS boards during this period.
Works to be undertaken:
- Rail removal and placement
- Flash butt welding
- Weld grinding
- Installation of traffic control measures.
What is flash butt welding?
Flash butt welding is an electrical resistance welding processes used for joining the rail strings. The energy transfer is provided primarily by the resistance heat from the rails themselves.
What can I expect
- Hi-rail vehicles (rolling stock) and a flash butt welder undertaking rail works
- Construction machinery and equipment operating on site adjacent to live traffic along Calimpa Road
- Delivery of materials and equipment to site
- Some of these works will be noisy and mitigation measures will be in place.
Machinery used
- Hi-rail vehicles including a hi-rail excavator (rolling stock)
- mobile flash butt welder
- trucks
will be used within the construction impact zone.
How we’re managing impacts
- Traffic controls will be in place, where required, including Variable Message Signage (VMS) boards
- Water carts will be on site to wet down areas to assist in managing dust.
Contact
Phone: 1800 732 761
Email: inlandrailnsw@artc.com.au
Post: Inland Rail, GPO Box 14, Sydney NSW 2001
