Davistown Progress Association is pushing for Central Coast Council to provide a safer intersection at Davistown Rd and Lilli Pilli St, delivering a petition with more than 400 signatures to Council on August 18.
Progress Association President, Jenny McCulla, said the location is unsafe for right turning traffic exiting Lilli Pilli St into Davistown Rd.
“There is insufficient sight distance to the right, especially as residents’ cars are frequently and legally parked along that section of Davistown Rd to the right of Lilli Pilli St,” McCulla said.
“Even with the existing single car space – with a no standing sign (on Davistown Rd to the right of the Lilli Pilli St intersection) – it is still impossible for exiting traffic to see approaching cars.
“Exiting vehicles need to be almost in the centre of the road to see clearly to the right.
“Eastbound drivers traversing Davistown Rd tend to speed along this section, especially if continuing further along Davistown Rd, and often exiting traffic must stop mid-intersection to avoid collisions.”
McCulla said the dangerous situation is further compounded when Davistown Memorial Oval is being used for children’s sports training, and on game days, due to additional cars being parked on both sides of the road.
“There have been many unreported minor accidents occur at this intersection,” she said.
A Council spokesperson confirmed the petition was handed over.
“The safety concerns raised by the Association at the intersection of Davistown Rd and Lilli Pilli St will be investigated by Council’s Traffic team, which will also include liaising with representatives of the Association,” the spokesperson said.
Terry Collins