WORK is progressing on the project to improve safety at the intersection of Mitre, Suttor and Lambert streets, with work set to conclude before the end of the year.
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The intersection has undergone significant change since the contractor, Talis Civil, arrived in November.
In its most recent update on the project, Bathurst Regional Council said that crews were ready to commence road building activities after completing the last stage of the 450mm watermain renewal works.
"Talis have started demolition works in the area in front of the shops and will next week begin forming kerb and gutter," the May 1 update read. "The first stage of asphalt laying work will follow in the week after."
As part of the works, the car park near the scout hall has been sealed and is now available to be used for people looking to access the shops.
The intersection remains open to vehicles under traffic controlled conditions.
"Council is asking that motorists allow for possible delays when travelling through the intersection and to please follow signage and directions from staff on site," the latest update said.
The progress has been welcomed by deputy mayor Ian North, who is in the unique position of being a councillor and resident in the vicinity of the works.
"It seems to be pretty good from the perspective of someone who lives just down the street from it," he said.
"I think, like everyone, we want to see it finished, but it is progressing well."
Importantly, the intersection has been able to remain open to traffic throughout the construction process, which Cr North said was "big thing" for councillors when it came to awarding a tender.
"The fact that people can still go through there is a really good thing," he said.
Cr North has had discussions with council staff and is happy to report that no major issues have popped up during the construction.
At this stage, the works are on schedule and set to be complete in October.
Cr North said that, once the construction is finished, residents will be left with a much safer and easier to understand intersection.
"For a large part of my life I've lived in that area and I've seen so much confusion," he said.
"... It'll be a lot more clear cut. People know it's a roundabout and how that works."
