Transport for NSW roadwork sites are set to get a safety boost with the introduction of portable ‘rumble strips’ to remind motorists to slow down around roadwork.
Safework NSW Executive Director Operations, Tony Williams said the high number of vehicle-related incidents on roadwork sites had prompted the need for smarter initiatives.
“Rumble strips are a simple way to remind drivers and motorists that they are in a higher risk area,” Mr Williams said.
“Rumble strips are safe to drive over and motorists should heed signage and slow down as they approach, remaining alert to workers and hazards in the zone,” he said.
Mr Williams said pedestrians and cyclists would have safe, alternative paths to travel around the strips.
The Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Paul Toole said the strips were around 20mm high and would generate a sound along with vibrations when a motorist travelled over them.
“These rumble strips will be rolled out at selected roadwork sites across NSW where the limit is 60 kilometres per hour or less, along with signs to assist in alerting road users to the changes conditions,” Mr Toole said.
“When you approach any worksite, remember to slow down, be patient and help keep everyone on our roads safe,” he said.
Mr Toole said portable rumble strips were already in use in Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.
