The section of Appin Road that is subject to duelling federal election funding promises is under investigation by Roads and Maritime Services.
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Geotechnical work will take place on a five-kilometre section between Brian Road just outside the Appin township and Kellerman Drive near Campbelltown.
Earlier this month, both Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten pledged $50 million in funding for Appin Road.
The Liberal funding is directed at the northern end of Appin Road.
The money promised from Labor has not specifically targeted any section, but a release from Mr Shorten said the funding was “an investment in the future of Sydney’s growth”, which implies it will be directed to the northern end.
But Cunningham MP Sharon Bird later said the funds would be spent across the length of the road.
An RMS spokeswoman said the work was not linked to the election promises.
“This work was planned prior to any announcement being made on potential funding for the road during the federal election campaign,” the spokeswoman said.
She did not say whether next week’s investigations were linked to any specific planned upgrade.
“Roads and Maritime Services is continuing to investigate ways to improve safety on Appin Road,” she said.
“The geotechnical investigations work next week will help inform future road improvements.”
The section of road under investigation includes the stretch where the most recent fatality was recorded, that of Thirroul school teacher Melissa Bond in March.
This section of road got some attention earlier this month when it was resurfaced and new line-marking added.
The planned geotechnical work will be carried out from Monday to Friday next week, from 8am to 4pm.
Lane closures, control and a reduced speed limit of 40km/h will be in place during the week.