The ongoing New England Highway works are set to improve journeys for motorists and truckies, with $12.3 million in upgrades to ensure drivers complete their journey safely.
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Reducing the risk and severity of crashes on this vital transport and freight route, the NSW Government’s Toward Zero Safer Rounds Program has invested in these upgrades on a section of road about 65 kilometres north of Tamworth.
NSW duty MLC for Tamworth, Anthony D’Adam says once complete, the upgrade with benefit around 850 heavy vehicles and 3,800 motorists each day who use this section of road.
“The New England and Northern Tablelands regions rely on their road networks to connect their agricultural communities with local and interstate markets, so it’s crucial the NSW Government works hard to ensure their journeys are as safe as possible,” he says.
“We thank motorists who use this stretch of road for their patience while the upgrade is completed.”
A 3.8km section of the highway will be improved by widening the road shoulders, upgrading culverts to improve drainage in wet weather, and heavy patching of the road pavement.
Tree clearing and trimming will be carried out to improve sightlines, with line marking also upgraded and kerbs installed.
The project is due to be completed by mid-2025, weather permitting.
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