Advocacy Wins: Scrivener Dam Detour Made Safer

Significant earthworks will soon commence below Scrivener Dam, at the western end of Lake Burley Griffin. As part of this project, a high volume of heavy earth-moving trucks will be using the road between Lady Denman Drive and the Scrivener Dam Lookout, crossing both the Lake Burley Griffin loop and C5 community route (bike path).

What to expect:
- A marked increase in truck activity near the dam
- Traffic controllers and signage at the crossing point
- Trucks will typically stop and give way to people riding bikes

What riders should know:
While people cycling on the community route will usually have right of way, there may be occasions, particularly during peak hours, where traffic controllers briefly stop bike traffic to allow queued trucks to proceed and avoid congestion on Lady Denman Drive.
Please remain alert as you approach the crossing and follow any directions provided by traffic controllers.

A special thanks to the traffic management team who consulted Pedal Power ACT early in the planning process. We recommended the successful model used during the construction of the Fire and Ambulance Station on Clunies Ross Street, a design that prioritised both safety and efficiency.

Thanks to this collaboration, the community can expect a safer, more coordinated experience with minimal disruption

Can you help? Road and route closures and traffic congestion will change often. If you see anything that you think should be mentioned here, please call or email Pedal Power (communications@pedalpower.org.au) and help us to keep this regular bulletin up to date. Thank you!