The debate surrounding state government funding for road upgrades in Cessnock has taken a lively turn, with One Nation’s Tanyia Mihailuk and Cessnock Mayor Jay Suvaal voicing contrasting viewpoints. Amidst this discourse, insights from Cessnock Council’s 2018 Transport Strategy reveal critical challenges on Wollombi Road.
According to the 2018 Transport Strategy, specific sections of Wollombi Road, particularly those west of Allandale Road and west of West Avenue, have received the second-worst rating on the Austroads Level of Service chart. These segments currently experience more than 900 vehicles per hour during peak times, reflecting the road’s congestion and safety issues.
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