SHANE Rattenbury is reminding the public and Bunda Street traders that work on the Bunda Street Shareway project will recommence today.

“Stage one Bunda Street works were concluded late last year. The work was suspended so the street would be clear for the Christmas trading period,” Shane said.

“Stage two works will involve upgrades to sections of Bunda Street identical to works completed on the Mort Street entrance and Scotts Crossing as part of stage one.

The Works will include:

• raised entry thresholds at each end of the street to signify a changed traffic zone
• additional kerb ramps to improve accessibility.
• raised road pavement to the current footpath level at intersections.

From 9.30 am on Tuesday January 13 Bunda Street will be closed approximately 30 metres north and 40 metres south of Petrie Street. Petrie Street will also be closed between the pedestrian crossing and Bunda Street.

These roads are expected to reopen on Thursday February 12.

A section of Bunda Street, between Akuna Street and approximately 40 metres south of Akuna Street will also be closed, and should be reopened by February 20. During this time, vehicular access will be via Allara Street.

“While a shared space traffic environment is a new concept for some Canberrans, I’m confident people will quickly embrace the new Bunda Street arrangements. In this space, motorists and cyclists must give way to pedestrians.” said Mr Rattenbury.

“Ongoing education will be an important part of the project and when the street is completed the new design will help it become a more vibrant and active space in Canberra’s city centre.

“The Bunda Street Shareway forms part of Civic Cycle Loop project – a 3.2 kilometre path that loops around Rudd Street, Marcus Clarke Street, Bunda Street and Allara Street, and connects with existing paths that lead into the city,” Mr Rattenbury concluded.