One-way traffic request rejected

Gosford Council's traffic committee has rejected a request for a one-way southbound traffic flow in a section of Helmsman Boulevarde, St Hubert's Island, between Beachfront Parade and Weatherly Parade.

A resident recently reported that a vehicle lost control heading northbound in Helmsman Boulevarde and collided with their house.

The resident recommended that a one-way restriction in Helmsman Boulevarde would prevent this occurring in the future.

The traffic committee found that a one-way restriction in the street would increase travel time for residents of the southern end of Helmsman Boulevarde, increase traffic speeds southbound in Helmsman Boulevarde and increase traffic in Discovery St and Weatherly Parade.

The committee did not consider the introduction of a one-way restriction appropriate.

However, it reported that other action to improve safety should be implemented.

It recommended that edgelines be provided on both sides of the bend at the junction of Helmsman Boulevarde and Beachfront Parade.

It also recommended officers of Council's Road Safety and Traffic Unit arrange for the upgrading of the existing chevron hazard marker at the junction of Helmsman Boulevarde and Beachfront Parade.

Council agenda 04.050, May 11