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CARS with two or more passengers will no longer be able to use the T2 transit lane on Adelaide Avenue from November 14 when it is reverted back to a bus lane.

According to Roads ACT director Tony Gill the T2 transit lane was introduced in 2009 as a temporary measure to alleviate increased congestion on Adelaide Avenue associated with the construction of the GDE.

“The GDE project saw flow-on effects on roads like Adelaide Avenue with more vehicles using it, particularly during peak times,” Mr Gill said.

“The completion of the GDE means there has been a reduction in traffic congestion arterial roads such as Adelaide Avenue.

“As such, the bus lane will be reintroduced from Monday 14 November. This will again allow buses to have their own lane on Adelaide Avenue which is an important way to help encourage people to take public transport.”

Signage and road markings advertising the T2 transit lane will be taken down on the weekend of November 12/13.

Mr Gill said that variable message boards would be erected this weekend to advise motorists.