Tharwa Drive improvements


Current update

The new traffic lights at the intersection of Tharwa Drive and Lawrence Wackett Crescent were made operational in April 2024.

The roundabout at Tharwa Drive and Norman Lindsay Street was made operational in December 2024.

Page last reviewed 14 Jan 2025

Project description

Complete: Tharwa Drive improvements.

The ACT Government is committed to improving the safety of intersections. The intersections of Lawrence Wackett Crescent and Norman Lindsay Street with Tharwa Drive were identified for safety improvements.

This project was jointly funded between the ACT and Australian Governments under the Commonwealth’s Infrastructure Investment Program.

Background

Tharwa Drive is an arterial road dividing Calwell and Theodore and connecting the Monaro Highway in the east with Drakeford Drive and the village of Tharwa. Approximately 11.5 kilometres in length, it is a major transport route between Tuggeranong and Canberra City.

Tharwa Drive/Lawrence Wackett Crescent

Upgrades at the Lawrence Wackett Crescent intersection (the t-intersection) were identified following a Black Spot Study. Collision data identifies the most common collision is vehicles colliding with vehicles, particularly between northbound and westbound vehicles.

Key features delivered:

  • Installation of traffic lights.
  • Relocation of the existing pedestrian crossing facilities on Lawrence Wackett Crescent to the new signalised intersection. No pedestrian crossing facilities will be provided across Tharwa Drive due to the existing pedestrian underpass east of the intersection.
  • New concrete median and upgraded streetlights.
  • Widening of the road pavement to provide 4.3 metre wide lanes in both directions.

2 cars stopped at a red traffic light on Lawrence Wackett Crescent

Tharwa Drive/Norman Lindsay Street

The Norman Lindsay Street intersection was identified for improvements following a feasibility study into improvements along the section of Tharwa Drive between the Woodcock Drive/Box Hill Avenue roundabout and Pockett Avenue in Banks. This intersection recorded 38 crashes within the last 7-year data period. The most common crash type was collisions with right turning vehicles.

A feasibility study has been completed for this project and a design has been prepared. A roundabout has been installed to support traffic in this area.

Investigations will be undertaken to identify improvements for the intersection of Tharwa Drive and Norman Lindsay Street at the Lanyon Marketplace.

Stay updated

If you’d like to stay updated on this project or other infrastructure projects, email us at communityengagement@act.gov.au to be included on any project updates or engagement opportunities.

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.

To see how we are building stronger relationships with the Traditional Custodians of the ACT view the Reconciliation Action Plan.