Proposed traffic changes, Abercrombie Street, Darlington – Until 12 Mar

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Proposed traffic changes,
Abercrombie Street, Darlington

In
October 2011 we asked for your feedback about a concept design to improve the southern side of Abercrombie Street, between Ivy
and Shepherd streets. In response, the
project has been expanded to include works on the northern side along
Abercrombie Street between Lawson and Shepherd streets and changes to the flow of some streets.

Proposed Abercrombie St Changes 2013

The
changes include

  • One-way southbound in Shepherd Lane
    between Abercrombie Street and Wilson Lane;
  • One-way northbound in Shepherd Lane
    between Abercrombie and Lander Street;
  • One-way northbound in Ivy Street
    between Abercrombie Street and Lander Street;
  • No right turn from Abercrombie Street
    into Ivy Street southbound;
  • Footpath continuation across Ivy Street
    south of Abercrombie Street;
  • Shared zones for Shepherd Lane between
    Abercrombie Street & Lander Street and Abercrombie Street and Wilson Lane;
  • Widening the footpath on the north side
    of Abercrombie Street between Ivy Street and Ivy Lane;
  • Raised traffic-calming device on Lawson
    Street in front of Redfern Station.

The City of Sydney is seeking approval under
Section 116 of the Roads Act 1993 for these proposed
traffic changes to improve safety and pedestrian amenity in the area.

There will be no loss of parking.Please see the back of this letter
for a map of the proposed changes.

We would like to hear your views about the proposal. Feedback can be provided by email to Kristin Gabriel,
Community Engagement Coordinator, kgabriel@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or by post to City of Sydney, GPO
Box 1591, Sydney
NSW 2001.

Submissions must be made in writing, quoting reference
number 2013/029493, before 6pm on 12 March 2013.
Submissions may be made available to the public if the City receives a request under
the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.

City staff will review all
submissions on the proposal and if supported, the proposed traffic changes will
be considered for endorsement by the Traffic Committee. It is noted
some of these treatments are also subject to assessment and approval by the Roads
& Maritime Services.

Yours sincerely,

Michael
Leyland

Director—
City Projects & Property