Last year the public was invited to have their say on the plan, with a number of concerns raised about road safety and congestion in the area.

Bunnings property director Andrew Marks said they had listened to the feedback and adjusted the plans accordingly, providing three exit and entry points for cars and one for trucks.

"We have taken on board feedback from the local community and council, and the amendment will provide an additional exit only onto Saxon Street, providing improved traffic flow and safety for Wagga locals," Mr Marks said.

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Access will include left turn only entrances and exits for cars on both the Sturt Highway and Pearson Street, with an additional deacceleration turning lane constructed on the highway border.

Trucks will have one separate entrance off the highway and one exit onto Saxon Street.

Additionally, car park spaces will be reduced to 421, inclusive of accessible and trailer parking.

In the original report, which was lodged in 2020, 449 spaces were proposed for the new development.

In their conclusion, the planners acting for Bunnings said the proposed traffic changes would adequately respond to the increase in flow, but nearby business operators are divided on the plan.

Barbeques Galore manager David Leonard, whose store is located opposite the new site, said his main concern is traffic flow on the notoriously busy stretch.

"It's just about that continual movement of cars," Mr Leonard said.

"Its bumper to bumper from the current Bunnings roundabout to the roundabout on Edward [Street] even now."

He said if traffic was adequately directed, he saw the whole development as a big win for his business.

"If this plan comes to fruition, I think it's a win-win situation," he said.

"It will increase foot traffic anywhere from 12 to 14 per cent for us I'd say."

Ross Triffitt is the owner of Eclipse Handcrafted Furniture on Saxon Street.

The businessman said he had no issue sharing the exit road, but worried about the planned entry and exit points to be included on Pearson Street.

"The congestion around Pearson Street is a worry, I think having any entrance or exit there is problematic," Mr Triffitt said.

"The highway and Saxon Street are much better options. Pearson Street is really busy and it's only going get busier as Estella develops."

Submissions on the project are open until June 2.

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