Tamworth Regional Council has replaced 64 ageing timber bridges, marking a major milestone in its long-term regional transport infrastructure program.
Roads and Infrastructure
Traffic changes for George Fielder Bridge works in Tamworth
Motorists, pedestrians and cyclists are being advised of changed traffic conditions at the George Fielder Bridge in Tamworth as essential maintenance gets underway.
Work starts on new overtaking lane south of Tamworth
Work has begun on a new overtaking lane on the New England Highway south of Tamworth as part of a $5 million road safety upgrade.
Extra funds tip Violet Street Bridge budget over $7m
Narrabri Shire Council has tipped in almost half a million dollars more for the Violet Street Bridge, taking the total budget to $7 million.
Narrabri council to investigate more pedestrian crossings
Narrabri Shire Council will investigate new pedestrian crossings in Boggabri, Narrabri and Wee Waa, and has unveiled brighter new entry signs for towns across the Shire.
Moonbi intersection reopens after flood damage repairs
Moonbi’s George Street and River Street intersection is open again, four years after flood damage closed it, following a $1.45 million repair project.
New Molesworth Street bridge to improve safety and flood resilience
Work is set to begin on a new flood-resilient bridge in Tenterfield, promising safer and more reliable access for residents during severe weather.
AgQuip 2026 to bring increased traffic to Gunnedah
Motorists are advised to expect increased traffic in and around Gunnedah next week during the annual AgQuip 2026 field days.
Changed traffic conditions for Tamworth
Motorists can expect changed traffic conditions on several roads near Tamworth from Monday 17 August as utility investigation work gets underway.
ACCC mobile coverage inquiry welcomed
Dodgy mobile coverage isn’t just an inconvenience, it’s been life-threatening. Now the ACCC is finally investigating regional blackspots.
