Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) has completed work on a $500,000 NSW Government funded safety upgrade on Empire Bay Dr at Bensville.
A spokesperson for RMS said the project aimed to deliver improved pedestrian safety, including for commuters accessing the bus stops on Empire Bay Dr near Nerang Rd. “We thank community members for their extensive feedback to the project which resulted in improvements such as the installation of a new concrete pedestrian refuge and upgrades near the bus stops including a widened footpath and associated line marking.
“The newly built pedestrian facilities aim to improve safety for people crossing Empire Bay Dr to bus stops and highlight the location to motorists as an area of increased pedestrian activity. “The pedestrian refuge improves safety by providing pedestrians a break between traffic lanes to wait safely to cross the road. Bus commuters are advised the temporary bus stops in place, 120 metres west near Undara Rd will no longer operate as buses resume access to permanent bus stops. Signage is in place to advise commuters local bus companies will resume normal service.
Media release,
30 Jun 2014, RMS