After four months, Wheelers Lane has finally reopened with two lanes of traffic in each direction.
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For six weeks the road was blocked off, followed by months of partial closure, while the road was widened and boom gates installed.
The boom gates and lights, which have been installed by John Holland Group, would significantly improve safety for motorists, Western Plains Regional Council manager works and services Ian Bailey said.
Initially the road was to be fully closed for four months while the work was completed, but after East Bake Bakery owner Bart Shanks advocated on behalf of the traders in the vicinity of the crossing, council reduced it to six weeks.
"We've been heard, but I just feel there's a better way we can get things done for future projects," Mr Shanks said at the time.
"It's estimated council have added an extra $300,000 to the project cost but when you add up the loss to those businesses, closing for 16 weeks would have cost them more than $300,000."
While the road was completely closed, Mr Shanks said he reported a 30 per cent downturn in business.
However, Mr Bailey said businesses appreciated the adjustments council made.
As well as making it safer, the work was undertaken to improve the traffic flow between the Mitchell Highway and the Golden Highway by creating a continuous four lane road.
“There’s some sort of tidying up work to do when the weather gets warmer. It’s footpath work so the road won’t be closed,” Mr Bailey said.
A final road seal and line re-marking will also be undertaken.
Boom gates have long been called for at the crossing, with cars often driving through despite trains approaching.
Mr Bailey said the work finished exactly on schedule.