	{"id":131113,"date":"2024-03-28T04:00:39","date_gmt":"2024-03-27T17:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=131113"},"modified":"2024-03-27T12:03:58","modified_gmt":"2024-03-27T01:03:58","slug":"new-traffic-lights-operational-at-surf-coast-intersection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/new-traffic-lights-operational-at-surf-coast-intersection\/","title":{"rendered":"New traffic lights operational at Surf Coast intersection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>THE Surf Coast Shire has switched on the new traffic lights at the intersection of Surf Coast Highway, Rosser Boulevard, and Coombes Road.<\/p>\n<p>The completion of the intersection on Monday means there is now full access to Coombes Road and Rosser Boulevard, after a long period of closure.<\/p>\n<p>Powercor fast-tracked the commissioning of the traffic lights, which the shire says will enhance navigation and safety for drivers at this busy junction.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Powercor turned on the lights at the intersection just nine business days after the council&#8217;s contractor submitted all the required safety documentation,&#8221; Powercor spokesperson Jordan Oliver said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Normally, distributors have 50 business days to complete their work.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Road user and long-time resident Chris Lewis said he was happy to see the traffic lights working in time for the Easter break.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m also delighted that the Surf Coast Shire was able to negotiate with other parties to bring forward the timeline, which initially seemed to be extreme.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>As the new system comes into operation, the Surf Coast Shire are advising drivers to remain cautious and patient while adjusting to the intersection&#8217;s updated layout.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THE Surf Coast Shire has switched on the new traffic lights at the intersection of Surf Coast Highway, Rosser Boulevard, and Coombes Road. 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