The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government plans to use better technology, active and real-time management of the traffic network, and more Park and Ride facilities to assist traffic flows and manage disruption.
As the new Woden public transport interchange is built, London Circuit is raised midyear, years of traffic congestion has begun. The government will raise London Circuit to the level of Commonwealth Avenue, demolish bridges on the Avenue and overpasses over the Circuit, and fill in 60,000 cubic meters.
As a result, Commonwealth Avenue will be almost unnavigable until 2026, while peak hour traffic on other roads will increase by more than half, increasing commutes by 15 minutes.
The ACT Government will install intelligent transport monitoring technology in strategic locations across central Canberra where disruption and congestion are likely. This will include new intersection cameras and Bluetooth sensors that feed traffic information back to the central Traffic Operations Centre at Fyshwick.
Data from these devices will provide up-to-date information about journey times and potential disruption through wireless variable message signage on the roads via radio and social media. Active monitoring of the network will also mean faster response to accidents or issues before they cause major congestion.
The government will build a park and ride facility at Beasley St, Mawson to help more people on the southside use public transport and avoid congestion. Seventy car parks will be converted to park and ride spaces. A footpath will link the Rapid routes on Athllon Drive, and lighting will improve safety.
Approvals for these upgrades are with the National Capital Authority.
The ACT Government has also sought feedback from the public and local businesses through surveys and roundtables about minimizing the disruption.
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