Some residents who live in the Windradyne area now believe the initiative has paved the way for a parking lot near the intersection of Bradwardine Road and Larkin Street.

This has led to concerns that motorists don’t have a clear line of sight for oncoming traffic as they leave the popular residential area.

Local resident Steve Reynolds is so concerned he has written to Bathurst Regional Council asking that something be done to rectify the situation.

“Since the recent opening of the Bradwardine Road extension a significant number of vehicles now park near the intersection at Larkin Street,” Mr Reynolds notes in his letter.

“When entering Bradwardine Road from Larkin Street, these vehicles block your view for oncoming traffic from the Suttor Street direction.

“Generally six or seven vehicles are parked there in excess of 12 hours per day from around 5am. At times some vehicles also park opposite this site on a grassed area of the cemetery.”

Mr Reynolds has supplied council with a series of photographs he took on Monday morning to highlight his concerns.

He believes he has an answer.

“I feel a simple solution would be to install No Stopping signs in these areas. It would be appreciated if this matter could be urgently referred to Council’s traffic committee as I believe it will only be a matter of time until a serious accident occurs.

“On a positive note, the Bradwardine Road extension and Suttor Street roundabout has certainly improved the traffic flow for the area.”

Mr Reynolds told the Western Advocate yesterday he believes the vehicles parking at the intersection are owned by residents who are car pooling.

“It’s a real problem, especially during peak hour, when a lot of cars are using that section of road,” he said. “The worst of it is for cars coming out of Larkin Street turning right towards the RTA, because the cars are parked so close to the corner.”

City engineer Doug Patterson said yesterday Mr Reynolds’ concerns had been noted and the matter would be referred to the next traffic committee meeting for discussion.

“All regulatory signage requires traffic committee approval,” Mr Patterson said. “They look at the situation and then make the appropriate recommendations.

“The matter then goes to council for ratification. From there the appropriate signage is put in place.”