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Table 3-2
Typical traffic capacity improvements and construction activities
Typical improvement (with
example)
Features
1: Intersection reconfiguration and geometry modification
This type of improvement
would be made to a number of
intersections. The modifications
at each intersection are sitedependent
and would involve a
combination of the following:
Median and lane alterations
at the intersection of
St James Road, Prince
Albert Road and Macquarie
Street (C2)
Location, layout and
configuration modifications
of the central median at
intersection approaches
and departures
Lane priority alterations
leading into/from junctions
(eg the removal or creation
of an additional approach
lane or the conversion of a
left-only lane to a through
and left-only lane)
Turning priority
reallocations across the
intersection
Intersection footprint
modifications.
Typical construction activities associated with each stage of work (refer to
section 3.3)
Stage 1: Establishment works
Temporary traffic management (establishment) (where required)
Temporary footpath restriction/closure (establishment) (where required)
Install environmental controls (refer to Chapter 7)
Stage 2: Modification and alteration works
Saw-cut kerb/kerb ramp, footpath, road surface, median
Store existing pavers for reuse (where required)
Remove materials to support the new kerb/median alignment and depth
(termed ‘boxing out’) (where required)
Remove spoil and waste from site to one of the construction
compounds/temporary laydown areas (refer to section 3.4.2)
Construct new base for kerb/kerb ramp/median (where required)
Stage 3: Signage and traffic signal alterations and bus lane markings
Signage alterations (where required)
Traffic signpost alterations (where required)
Stage 4: Reinstatement, refurbishment and post works
Relocate or install stone, trachyte or concrete kerb/kerb ramp to new
alignment
Reinstall the kerb where required
Localised patching and resurfacing (where required)
Lane marking alterations
Lighting pole relocation
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