A $12.5 million project to increase safety on the Oxley Highway has been delivered.
The upgrades to the six-kilometre stretch of the highway at Goolhi, New South Wales, included widening the road, widening nine culverts for improved drainage, installing safety barriers and resealing the section of the road.
The Oxley Highway is a key regional route linking western NSW with the eastern seaboard.
According to Transport for NSW Acting Regional Director West, Paul Polansky, these improvements will benefit all road users.
“The road improvements have delivered a smoother and safer ride for local, tourist and freight road users and mean this stretch of the highway is in better shape,” he said.
“This is a great result for the safety of all motorists in the state’s north-west as they now have a stronger and more resilient road to travel on.”
The Goolhi section of the Oxley Highway has reportedly required routine and heavy patching maintenance in recent years due to highly expansive soils and the age of the pavement.
Polansky said the work would reset the lifespan of the pavement, improve drainage, reinstate a smooth ride and reduce ongoing maintenance costs.
“The pavement improvements deliver a better overall experience for road users as they reduce disruptions due to roadworks and closures,” he said.
“This is particularly important for heavy vehicle drivers and the freight industry who rely on this route to move their goods across NSW.
“By investing now to improve the quality and durability of transport infrastructure, we reduce the ongoing costs of maintenance.
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