More traffic chaos could be looming on Mulgoa Road from next month.
The Wolseley Street tunnel that takes traffic into the Penrith Homemaker Centre on Mulgoa Road at Jamisontown will be closed from September 11.
The closure comes as work continues on the major Mulgoa Road upgrade between Jeanette Street at Regentville and Blaikie Road at Jamisontown.
From September 11, the tunnel will be closed with an alternate turning lane off Mulgoa Road to be in place.
In addition, the two right turn lanes onto the M4 westbound from Mulgoa Road will be reduced to one lane.
Both lanes are frequently backed up, particularly during peak hour, so additional delays are expected.
And new traffic signals will be installed on the M4 Eastbound on-ramp for traffic coming from Penrith.
“In addition, all lanes on Mulgoa Road between School House Road and Surveyors Creek will be narrowed to make more space for construction,” a Transport for NSW statement said.
“Road users are encouraged to drive at the posted speed limit of 40km/h.”
The changes will be in place throughout the construction period, essentially creating indefinite headaches for drivers.
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