New crossings, lighting, and a shared path are coming to Tamworth’s sports precinct by mid-December. But the roundabout makeover has cost the median some greenery, and more grass trees are on the way.
Roads and Infrastructure
Posted inArmidale, North Coast, Roads and Infrastructure
Waterfall Way roadworks to slow drivers until 8 November
Planning a trip along Waterfall Way before 8 November? Slope repairs, culvert works, and a landslip fix could add 10 minutes at a time. Here is what is on, and the detour options.
Posted inInverell, Roads and Infrastructure, Uralla, What's on
Road closures for Inverell fireworks and Uralla festival
Highway closures are on for festivals in Inverell and Uralla this weekend, with detours for light and heavy vehicles. Check the times before you go.
Posted inLocal News, Public Transport, Tamworth Electorate
Coaches replace trains at five New England stations from Wednesday
Six weeks without trains at Tamworth, Armidale, Uralla, Kootingal, and Walcha Road. Coaches take over from Wednesday, 21 October, and Kevin Anderson MP says any delay would be unacceptable.
Posted inAwareness Events, NSW News, Roads and Infrastructure
Riders urged to protect themselves
One in five NSW road deaths is a motorcyclist, yet bikes are just 3.7 per cent of registered vehicles. A new report on airbag vests shows how much protection riders could be missing.
Posted inCrime, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
New offences for dangerous drivers
Film a crash victim and share it online, and you could face jail. New NSW laws also target dangerous driving, hit-and-runs and street racing. Here is what the legislation seeks to introduce.
Posted inNSW News, Roads and Infrastructure
School zones are back from Monday
School zones return across NSW on Monday, 12 October. Slow to 40km/h or risk heavy fines and demerits, and watch for flashing lights and school buses.
Posted inArmidale, Roads and Infrastructure
Roadworks to cause delays along Waterfall Way
Motorists travelling between Raleigh and Armidale are being warned to expect delays as multiple roadworks take place along Waterfall Way later this month.
Posted inArmidale, Roads and Infrastructure
$849.8m for New England Highway upgrades between Muswellbrook and Armidale
$849.8 million is headed for the New England Highway between Muswellbrook and Armidale. Overtaking lanes, wider shoulders, and new rest stops are on the list. Here is what is promised.
Posted inLocal News, Roads and Infrastructure
Gwydir Highway works to impact motorists for six months
Motorists face changed traffic conditions on the Gwydir Highway for six months as turnout lane works begin at Gibraltar Range.