The upgrade of the highway through the Blue Mountains has hit a speed bump as local politicians and residents condemn the state government's proposal for a bypass around Blackheath | smh_andrew
The upgrade of the highway through the Blue Mountains has hit a speed bump as local politicians and residents condemn the state government's proposal for a bypass around Blackheath.Great Western Highway between Katoomba and LithgowThe upgrade of the Great Western Highway is intended to improve safety and remove congestion from Blue Mountains towns such as Blackheath.
"It is my fear that, in the name of what is considered to be progress, irreversible damage will be done to both the landscape and our unique villages," she said. "Each week I hear from anxious residents, some who cry on the phone to me about losing their homes." "The upgrade will remove through and heavy traffic from bypassed villages, return local roads to the community and create growth opportunities for businesses and tourism as well as significant jobs during construction," he said.
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