A $6.3 million upgrade is expected to provide operators and motorists in New South Wales with safer, stronger and more reliable transport journeys.
Around 33 kilometres west of Muswellbrook, Wybong Road carries approximately 1,800 vehicles each day – including heavy vehicles – and plays an important role in connecting local communities, freight operators and industry.
Construction on a major project to make the road more durable and resilient has begun.
Key works will include widening and reshaping the road, installing a new box culvert across Pheeneys Creek, safety barriers and upgraded line marking and signage to improve safety.
Once complete, Wybong Road will feature a wider carriageway and significantly improved flood immunity, reducing closures and maintaining access during severe weather events.
“Some of the Hunter’s most picturesque and proudly regional communities are linked by stretches of road that have been neglected for far too long,” said Minister for the Hunter, Yasmin Catley.
“That puts pressure on families, businesses and farmers who rely on them daily.
“The Minns Labor Government is committed to delivering safer, smoother roads for communities across the Hunter – roads that don’t damage vehicles, compromise safety or make everyday travel harder than it needs to be.
“That’s why these upgrades are so important.”
Work will be carried out between 7am and 5pm Monday to Friday and every second weekend.
A reduced speed limit of 40km/h will be in place under stop/go traffic control during daytime work.
At night, both lanes will remain open with a reduced speed of 60km/h.
A road closure is scheduled for Wybong Road after Easter for 13 weeks, with a permanent detour along Reedy Creek Road in place.
Transport for NSW has also completed tree clearing and improvements along Reedy Creek Rd to allow for Oversize Overmass (OSOM) movements.
Work is expected to be completed by July 2026.
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