COUNTLESS over-length trucks are claimed by Galston Gorge every year — resulting in traffic chaos for commuters.
Several lengthy campaigns by the Advocate alongside Hornsby Heights and Galston residents led to the installation of increased signage, backflips on a plan for a red light and detection system and continued pleas for changes to be made to the infamous rat run.
One year after new technology to detect over-length vehicles was announced, Hornsby state Liberal MP Matt Kean and Roads Minister Melinda Pavey switched on cameras this week.
“With almost 100 over-length heavy vehicles trapped in Galston Gorge over the past
year, the impact on the road network has been significant,” Ms Pavey said.
Mr Kean said police, emergency services and motorists were all adversely affected by over- length incidents in the gorge.
“It is crucial that this technology is used to deter drivers who attempt to use over-length
vehicles and improve journey reliability for all motorists,” Mr Kean said.
The cameras were installed near Montview Pde at Hornsby Heights and Calderwood Rd at Galston, to detect the length of vehicles over 7.5m.
The full article by Jake McCallum can be found on The Hornsby Advocate
