Clarrie Hermes Drive Connection to the Barton Highway

Latest Update

• The project is currently at the construction phase and works are expected to commence at site in end January 2011. The works will commence simultaneously at the intersection and Clarrie Hermes Drive.
• The majority of the work will be constructed with minimal disruption to traffic, however when undertaking intersection works some delays are expected.
• Some single lane closures outside of peak hours will be undertaken as and when required, between 9.30am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday.
• Short delays are expected during peak periods.
• One lane of uninterrupted flow in both direction at all times on Barton Highway and Kuringa Drive are expected to be maintained.
• A 60km/h speed limit is expected to be maintained on Barton Highway outside peak hours.
• Works are expected to be completed by May 2012.

Brief project background

The Clarrie Hermes Drive extension (CHDE) to the Barton Highway is one of the major project identified for construction in the ACT Government Capital Works program.

The project includes the construction of Clarrie Hermes Drive between the Barton Highway and Kelleway Avenue.

The existing ‘T’ intersection of the Barton Highway and Kuringa Drive will be upgraded to a four way intersection to facilitate the additional new Clarrie Hermes Drive intersection leg.

Clarrie Hermes Drive will continue from this intersection to the north west behind the Harcourt Hill reservoir and connect to the existing section of Clarrie Hermes Drive at its intersection with Overall Avenue and Kelleway Avenue which when completed will form a four way roundabout.

Duration: Approximately 18 months.

Budget: $21 million

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