Plans to ease Ashmore traffic congestion
Council has unveiled concept plans to ease traffic congestion at Ashmore, with a proposed upgrade and two-lane extension of Ashmore Road between Activity Crescent and Smith Street.
The Ashmore Road to Smith Street Connection Project is a $17 million Council initiative designed to improve road safety and reduce commuter times.
Engineering Services Committee Chair and Divisional Councillor Dawn Crichlow said Gold Coast roads were becoming more congested and road infrastructure needed to keep pace with the increasing number of road users.
“The Increased traffic along Ashmore Road travelling through to industrial areas has already led to greater congestion and this could affect road safety for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians into the future,” said Cr Crichlow.
“With more than seven schools, TAFE and a major university located within surrounding areas, Ashmore has become a popular route for students.
“The new university hospital at Parklands, scheduled for completion in 2012, will only add to the number of road users through the area and this project will provide a faster and safer connection for students, residents and commuters.
“Local residents have been contacted and Council will be working hard to minimise disruption to the community.
“An Environmental Impact Study has been completed and the proposed route is designed to limit the number of directly affected residents.”
The Ashmore Road to Smith Street Connection Project is a $17 million Council initiative designed to improve road safety and reduce commuter times.
Engineering Services Committee Chair and Divisional Councillor Dawn Crichlow said Gold Coast roads were becoming more congested and road infrastructure needed to keep pace with the increasing number of road users.
“The Increased traffic along Ashmore Road travelling through to industrial areas has already led to greater congestion and this could affect road safety for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians into the future,” said Cr Crichlow.
“With more than seven schools, TAFE and a major university located within surrounding areas, Ashmore has become a popular route for students.
“The new university hospital at Parklands, scheduled for completion in 2012, will only add to the number of road users through the area and this project will provide a faster and safer connection for students, residents and commuters.
“Local residents have been contacted and Council will be working hard to minimise disruption to the community.
“An Environmental Impact Study has been completed and the proposed route is designed to limit the number of directly affected residents.”
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