The next stage of the $36 million Snowy Mountains Highway upgrade is commencing this week.
Jointly funded by the Australian and New South Wales Governments under the Road Safety Program, the suite of safety upgrades stretches for almost the full 330-kilometre length of the Snowy Mountains Highway.
The latest work includes the installation of new safety barriers, a widened centreline and audio tactile line marking on various sections of the highway between Adaminaby and the intersection with the Princes Highway near Bega.
Work will be carried out on weekdays between 6am and 6pm for up to three months, weather permitting.
Upgrades currently underway at the intersection with Black Creek Road, as well as safety barrier installation between Yarrongobilly and the Hume Highway, are progressing well.
Work is expected to be completed by May.
Transport for NSW is also preparing to install 150 kilometres of rumble strips at various sections on the highway.
This work will be carried out in stages until the end of the project.
Single lane closures, traffic control and a reduced speed limit of 40km/h will be in place for the safety of workers and motorists.
“The Snowy Mountains Highway is an important freight and tourism link, connecting regional NSW with the South Coast, and the local timber industry with the Hume Highway and ports of Sydney and Melbourne,” said Federal Minister for Regional Development and Local Government and Member for Eden-Monaro, Kristy McBain.
“This $36 million investment shows our commitment reducing road trauma because we want everyone to reach their destination safely and without incident.
“I know these improvements will be welcomed by everyone in the community.”
The delivery of the entire $36 million in road safety upgrades is expected to be completed by the end of the year, weather permitting.
In other news, the Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association’s annual conference marked a significant change for the association.
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