Improving Connectivity between Sydney’s north and southwest
The Northern Road Upgrade is part of the Australian and NSW governments’ commitment to foster positive growth in western Sydney through the development of growth centres, employment areas and integrated road transport solutions. The Northern Road is a key north-south arterial link between Richmond Road, Bligh Park and Camden Valley Way, Narellan, and connects the North West Growth Area, Western Sydney Airport Growth Area and South West Growth Area.
Comprehensive traffic assessment and modelling
As part of The Northern Road Upgrade program, upgrades were proposed to its intersection with the M4 Motorway. PDC Consultants was engaged by Lendlease to undertake SIDRA Intersection traffic modelling of the M4 Motorway On / Off ramps at The Northern Road to assess the impact of various lane reconfigurations, as would be required to facilitate construction of the intersection upgrade, whilst ensuring efficiency and safety impacts to the operation of the M4 Motorway were minimised. This study included collection and analysis of extensive traffic data, and extensive consultation with Transport for NSW to test various lane reconfiguration options.
