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Road closures planned – Kings Cross
Friday, 06 Nov 2009 05:11amPolice are advising motorists that several road closures will again be in place this weekend in Kings Cross as part of an ongoing traffic operation.
Between midnight and 4am on Saturday 7 November and Sunday 8 November, police will restrict traffic entry to Macleay Street from Cowper Wharf Road; however, residents and accredited public passenger vehicles will be allowed access. All other vehicles will be turned around.
Traffic will also be prevented from entering Brougham Street, Woolloomooloo, to ease congestion at the William Street intersection.
“Kings Cross Local Area Command, with assistance of police from Operation Taipan, will enforce these traffic restrictions this weekend and over further upcoming weekends. The aim of the operation is to reduce the impact of noise generated by unlawfully-modified cars, anti-social driving behaviour and traffic congestion within the area,” Kings Cross Local Area Commander, Superintendent Tony Crandell said.
Superintendent Crandell said police will be out enforcing the road closures and targeting anti-social behaviour in the area.
“We want people to be able to enjoy their night out in Kings Cross in a safe environment. Kings Cross police will not tolerate anti-social behaviour and alcohol-related crime, and will continue to target related offences.
“Motorists are urged to avoid Macleay Street and Brougham Street. The only motorists who will be allowed into the street will be local residents and accredited public passenger vehicles,” Superintendent Crandell said.
“These road closures were put in place last weekend and as a result I have received a great deal of correspondence and positive feedback from the Potts Point community who have noticed a significant reduction in traffic noise and anti-social behaviour,” Superintendent Crandell said.
“Police will continue to monitor the consequences of the traffic diversions to identify and address any displacements or additional disruptive behaviour; however, the results so far are very encouraging.”