MAJOR asphalt resurfacing works will be undertaken on sections of Rothery and Murray Roads at Corrimal next week.

Wollongong City Council will carry-out the works to repair sections of the lanes which are failing due to cracks and potholes.

Wollongong Lord Mayor Gordon Bradbery said local roads get close scrutiny from the local community who report potholes and other issues to Council.

“It’s always helpful when we hear from our community about their concerns about road conditions and their comments are taken into consideration when Council is prioritising our upcoming works schedule,” Cr Bradbery said.

“Both Rothery Street and Murray Road had been earmarked for improvements as the condition of the road surface has deteriorated since the heavy rainfall and weather early last year. It’s good to see this work happening across July.”

What you need to know about Rothery Street

What: Heavy Asphalt resurfacing to repair failing sections in the travel lanes of the road.

When: Monday July 3 until Tuesday July 11, dependent on weather

Works will start from 7am and may continue until 6pm. There will be traffic control in place to help residents, buses, garbage trucks and emergency services safely use the road. The work will be staged to manage traffic and reduce the impact on residents and road users. The stages are:

• Princes Highway to Memorial Drive – Monday July 3 and Tuesday July 4
• Memorial Drive to Pioneer Road – Wednesday July 5 until Friday July 7
• Pioneer Road to Hapgood Place- Monday July 10 and Tuesday July 11.
• Saturday July 8 is the back up if there is a rain delay and work needs to be rescheduled.

What you need to know about Murray Road, Corrimal

What: Heavy Asphalt resurfacing to repair failing areas in the travel lanes of the road.

When: Tuesday July 4 to Thursday July 6, weather dependent.

Additional patching will also be completed on the following side streets:

• Lake Parade
• Payne Road
• Carroll Road
• Parker Road and
• Spinks Road

Works will start onsite from 7am and may continue until 6pm daily. There will be traffic control in place to help residents, buses, garbage trucks and emergency services safely use the road. The work will be staged to manage traffic and reduce the impact on residents and road users.

Residents and customers at the local shops are asked to note the overnight parking restrictions on Murray Road.

Council has also received feedback from the community requesting improvements to pedestrian safety on Murray Road. The 2023/2024 Infrastructure Delivery Program, which included pedestrian facilities for Murray Road, was adopted by Council on June 26. Community consultation is planned to be undertaken by September 2023.

Where possible Council recommend residents park in neighbouring streets outside the work stage and walk to their properties during the works.

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