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Constitution Road/Bowden Street Traffic Management

Project typeTraffic and Transport
Project value11,500,000
Project StatusDesign and Investigation

These works relate to the installation of new traffic signals at the corner of Constitution Road and Bowden Street, Meadowbank. Works also include road widening, lighting upgrade, utility adjustments and public domain improvements

Project Update

The project is in the design and investigation phase. Service investigation has been completed to determine the level of impact the proposed design on utilities.

Council is currently preparing the tender documentation package to source submissions from suitable qualified consultants to undertake the design works.

Constitution Road Rock Cut-Face Widening

Project type	Traffic and Transport
Project value	750,000
Project Status	Tender Phase

Works relate to the rock cut face widening of the Angas Street Bridge abutment and construction of a footpath connection between Bowden Street and See Street, Meadowbank. Works also include a new pedestrian crossing at See Street and Constitution Road.

Project Update

In December 2022, the City of Ryde informed residents about several planned road safety improvement works on Constitution Road, Meadowbank.

The initial phase of these improvements has been completed, and the council is currently prioritising the completion of a pedestrian connection beneath the Angas Street Bridge, specifically on the southern side of Constitution Road.

What will the works include?

The works will be completed over three stages and will include:

Stage 1 – Relocation of the Constitution Road/ Bowden Street Pedestrian Crossing

The at-grade pedestrian crossing will be moved west away from the roundabout to promote better pedestrian safety
These works have been completed as of December 2022

Stage 2 – Connection of the footpath below Angas Street Bridge

This will involve the cutting of the rock abutment below the Angas Street Bridge, to connect both sides of the footpath

Over the last few months, Council has been actively seeking contractors to carry out the Stage 2 works. However, finding a contractor with the necessary qualifications, expertise in the specialised nature of the project, and adherence to safety requirements has proven challenging. As a result, a suitable contractor has not been secured yet.

Council plans to re-issue tenders for these works, with the intention of commencing the project by late October 2023 (Pending the availability of a suitable contractor).

Stage 3 – Construction of a new at-grade pedestrian crossing at See Street

A new pedestrian crossing will be built across Constitution Road at See Street to improve access to both Meadowbank Station and TAFE.

The continuation of these works will occur after the completion of the Stage 2 works, which are anticipated to take place in late 2023.