HOUSTON Mitchell Drive and M1 drivers are being urged to leave their mark on the NSW Government’s “Have Your Say” campaign.
By going to a map on the Transport for NSW (TfNSW) website, a virtual pin can be placed on the dangerous intersection, adding weight to calls for an overpass.
The interactive map will help the NSW Government refine its North Coast Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan, which sets out infrastructure priorities for the next 20 years.
Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer is hoping for a repeat of the strong public response to “pinning” the Wrights Road and Oxley Highway intersection in Port Macquarie.
“Thousands of people placed pins on the Oxley Highway, sending a clear message that our community expects action,” he said.
“We now have an opportunity to build that same momentum for Houston Mitchell Drive.”
The Bonny Hills Progress Association has been lobbying for an upgrade for years.
Spokesperson Kathy Regan is appealing to the community to “keep up the push”.
“We had over 16,000 sign the petition. We need you all to help again”, she shared.
“Cover this space with pins to repeat the request and keep this in the sight of decision makers.
“We have been told repeatedly [that] the speed limit will not be reduced on a national highway and fixed speed cameras are no longer being installed.
“An overpass is the only long term safety fix.”
To add a pin, go to haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/sritp/north-coast and enter the address as Lake Innes.
Ms Regan recommends zooming in on the intersection, where other pins have been added, and leaving a comment calling for an overpass.
Mr Dwyer said he has again met Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison to discuss the intersections.
By Sue STEPHENSON
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