Road resurfacing on Ashley Drive northbound this weekend


Released 19/09/2018

Motorists and other road users are advised that road resurfacing will take place on the northbound carriageway of Ashley Drive between Johnson Drive and Isabella Drive this weekend.

This work is part of the Australian Government’s Roads to Recovery Program which supports the maintenance of the nation’s local road infrastructure, and facilitates greater access for Australians and improved safety, economic and social outcomes.

Transport Canberra and City Services received approximately $51 million from the Australian Government’s Roads to Recovery Program for the period from the 2014-15 Financial Year to the 2018-19 Financial Year.

Location and timing of works

Asphalting work will be carried out between 6 am and 6 pm from Saturday 22 September to Sunday 23 September on the following roads:

  • Ashley Drive northbound between Johnson Drive and Isabella Drive
  • Ellerston Avenue in both directions between Groveland Crescent and Ashley Drive.

Location and timing of road closures

  • Northbound lanes will be closed on Ashley Drive between Johnson Drive and Isabella Drive from
    6 am to 6 pm on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 September 2018.
  • Ellerston Avenue will be closed in both directions between Groveland Crescent and Ashley Drive from 6 am to 6 pm on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 September 2018.
  • There will be no access to Ashley Drive from Ellerston Avenue and Johnson Drive.
  • There will be no right turn from Clift Crescent onto Ashley Drive northbound.
  • There will be no right turn from Groveland Crescent onto Ellerston Avenue eastbound.

Effects on traffic

  • Minor delays are expected.
  • Barriers as well as warning signs will be erected to alert people to the closures.
  • Detours will be in place (map attached).
  • Traffic controllers will be on site to guide motorists through the area.
  • Drivers are asked to be mindful of the changed traffic arrangements and adhere to the work zone speed limits of 40 km/h.

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