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The project aims to improve traffic flow, safety, and increase capacity of the car park as well as reduce overflow impacts on Falls Road, Wentworth Falls. The project is managed by NPWS and is separate to other parking strategies by Blue Mountains City Council.

The car park terraces will be slightly widened and reconfigured to increase capacity from 55 spaces to 75 spaces. Two new bus-bays will be built on the internal loop road to allow parking for up to 5 mini-buses. The bays will also be wide enough for coaches to use as required. In addition, the works will slow down traffic speed with new speed humps on the loop road and improved traffic signage. The plan achieves an increase in capacity, while ensuring minimal environmental impact.

CLOSURE

To safely complete the works the car park and loop road will be closed to pedestrians, public vehicles, and cyclists. However, pedestrian access to the toilets, lookouts, and walking tracks will remain open. All construction areas will have safety fencing, and trees will have protection fencing.

Traffic closure and direction signage will be placed on Falls Road and Fletcher Street. Buses will be detoured away from the southern end of Falls Road, and the end of Falls Road will act as a turnaround for cars (only). The contractor’s final Traffic Management Plan will be as endorsed by Council.

We understand that these construction works may cause additional traffic congestion and National Parks thanks you for your support.

For more information and to receive updates please register here. All national park closures are updated regularly at here.

If you have any further questions or concerns about the project, please contact the Asset Team by email here or on 02 4787 8877 (7 days)