Priority changed

Gosford Council has resolved to change the priority at the northern end of Commonwealth Ave, Blackwall.

The priority at the location, as defined by the "Give Way at T-intersections" rule, will be changed so that the dominant route has priority over traffic leaving the cul-de-sac section of Commonwealth Ave.

Council investigated the area after a resident of the street asked council's traffic committee to investigate corner cutting on the bends of the northern end of Commonwealth Ave.

Resident Ms K Parker said the T-intersection was being constantly disobeyed.

A traffic committee report stated that an inspection of the area showed that cutting of the bends was occurring and that the geometry of the road made the priority vague.

The report stated that the higher traffic volumes in the dominant through route should have precedence over the lower volumes in the cul-de-sac section.

Council agenda TR 05.194, February 7