Work planned on Mt Ettalong culverts

Gosford Council will commence reconstruction works on eight culverts along Mt Ettalong Rd and Patonga Dr following completion of the retaining wall below Mt Ettalong Rd at Umina.

The works are scheduled to commence this month and are anticipated to be completed by mid-October with weather permitting.

"To ensure safety for workers and the public, temporary traffic control measures and warning signage will be in place while this work is undertaken and a reduced speed limit will continue to be in force," council's coordinator of project implantation Mr Peter Dunn said.

"Traffic Controllers or temporary traffic lights will be on-site during construction operations to direct traffic through the worksite.

"Works will be organised to ensure minimal disruptions during peak hours, that is 7am to 9am and 2.30pm to 5pm.

"Consideration has also been given to the bus timetable.

"Emergency vehicles will be granted access at all times.

"At various times of the day between 9am and 2.30pm there may be delays to traffic in both directions of up to 15 minutes, and where possible, residents may wish to avoid travel during these hours."

Press release, 4 Aug 2010 Peter Dunn, Gosford Council