New signage and updated line markings have officially made the connection from Russell Street to the M4 
motorway eastbound easier and clearer for motorists in Emu Plains & Leonay.

These community-driven improvements will help motorists navigate the merge into one lane on approach to the M4 and remind motorists where to give way to traffic coming from the left.

The upgrade was initiated after the community expressed concern about their experience on this stretch of road, and after listening to their concerns, Transport for NSW have now improved road signs and line markings.

Improvements included relocating Give Way signs and line markings to better define the intersection and adding a merging traffic sign to prepare motorists for the upcoming merge.

Transport conducted an analysis of this stretch of road, which supported the minor improvement work to make it easier for motorists to navigate.

Karen McKeown, Member for Penrith, said: 
“Minister for Roads the Hon John Graham MLC attended an onsite meeting with me to see first-hand the issues being raised around the Russell Street connection.

“Transport for NSW have listened to the community’s concerns about travelling through the Russell St/M4 onramp and have reviewed and invested in improvement works.

“We know this merge caused concern for motorists, and I thank the community for raising these concerns.

“This is an excellent example of how our local community has been able to make a difference – helping to improve safety on the roads we use every day.”