Galathera Lane, Edgeroi temporary traffic changes
Our contractor Trans4m Rail will temporarily close Galathera Lane to traffic during the day on Thursday 1 September 2022. This temporary closure is required to enable level crossing works on Galathera Lane, including installation of rail and flash butt welding.
Traffic detour
During the temporary road closure, motorists will be diverted via Tarlee Road onto Homestead Road when travelling northbound along the Newell Highway.
Access from the Newell Highway onto Homestead Road is also available via The Clump Road and Ten Mile Lane when travelling southbound.
A map showing the detour is below.
For public safety, road users should observe all traffic control instructions, signage and VMS boards during this period.
Work being done
- Rail removal and placement
- Flash butt welding
- Weld grinding
- Installation of traffic control measures
- Hi-rail vehicles (rolling stock) and a mobile flash butt welder undertaking rail works
- Construction machinery and equipment operating on site adjacent to live traffic along Galathera Lane
- 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 and 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
