Maud Street, Waratah West - road safety improvements

We have implementing traffic changes in Maud Street Waratah West to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists using the University to Newcastle City cycling route.

The cycleway between the University of Newcastle (Callaghan) and the Newcastle City Centre is a key regional route in Newcastle's cycling network. Crossing Maud Street before this project presented major safety and accessibility issues for both cyclists using the cycleway and pedestrians. We have now improved this crossing with a new signalised mid-block crossing.

Key features of the project include:

  • Construction of a signalised mid-block crossing between Prince Street and Vera Street.
  • Kerb extensions with shared paths on Prince Street and Vera Street to allow cyclists to safely connect to the crossing
  • Two travel lanes northbound on Maud Street between Lorna Street and Maitland Road.
  • No exit from Vera Street at Maud Street to enhance the safety at this intersection.

We have been liaising with Transport for NSW and other external agencies throughout to ensure that all requirements are addressed.

Construction has commenced in Prince Street with some minor landscaping still to happen.

Maud Street, Waratah West - project map

Cycle routes and facilities in the area

The R6 is the University (Callaghan) to Newcastle City cycleway.

The route is shown in the map at http://www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/OnYourBike/Find-Your-Path (select Newcastle City to University). The project has assisted what was a challenging crossing for cyclists to negotiate.

Thank you for having your say

Thank you to everyone who has previously provided feedback on the traffic changes to accommodate a signalised mid-block crossing for the section of Maud Street between Prince Street and Vera Street. For more on community engagement for this project visit our Have Your Say page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How did you consider the feedback given during the consultation period?
How can you be sure that the lane configuration changes won't affect the traffic flows?
Why is it taking so long to complete this project?
Could road resurfacing be included in this project?
Is it possible to include tree planting and what does this involve?
Have you considered drainage and flooding issues?
Are there plans to improve cycling along Vera Street and Prince Street?
How will you monitor the success of the project?


Latest news

3 September 2024 - Maud Street upgrade rolling out to create safer cycling connections

November 2024 - Works have been delayed with due to outstanding approvals required from utility authorities. We are working to resolve this as soon as possible to continue work on site.  

January 2025 - Relevant approval has been provided and the project will recommence with the installation of the traffic control signals expected to be completed by March 2025 (pending weather). 

February 2025 - New linemarking and traffic signals are in place with some minor landscaping work remaining for Prince Street. We thank everyone for their patience while we work to complete the project.