Change to intersection

The safety concern of a local resident has led to Gosford Council resolving to change the right of way at the intersection of Ryans Rd and Turana Cl in Umina.

Council has agreed to replace the current give way sign and linemarking against Ryans Rd at Turana Cl with a give way sign against Turana Cl to improve the safety of the area as well as place a centreline marking around the bend in Ryans Rd near Turana Cl to enhance lane discipline.

Intersection warning signs will also be installed in Ryans Rd on westbound approach to Turana Cl and the southbound approach to Lentara Rd as part of improvement works, according to a council report.

The report stated that the concerned resident reported that drivers would exit Turana Rd with right of way but with restricted vision.

"The sign configuration does not comply with the standard T-junction rule, and may confuse motorists travelling eastbound along Ryans Rd as it is difficult to see those cars exiting Turana Cl," the report stated.

"The resident has requested that Turana Cl also be provided with a give way sign.

"The four-way intersection in this area has two give way signs and the associated line markings, one on Ryans Rd and one on Lentara Rd.

"The placement of a third give way sign at the four-way intersection could lead to a more confusing and hazardous environment instead of improving safety.

"It is recommended that the give way sign and line marking on Ryans Rd be removed and the give way placed against Turana Cl.

"In this way, standard T-junction regulation of Turana Cl at Ryans Rd would be established.

"The Local Traffic Committee was of the view that lane discipline at the bend in Ryans Rd would be enhanced by the provision of a centreline in the vicinity of Turana Cl."

Council agenda TR.10.07, 2 Mar 2010