The State Government is investing $37.5 million to transform more than 470 kilometres of state-managed roads across the regions.
Newell Highway
Road safety on the Newell Highway gets a boost
Drivers on the Newell Highway will soon notice the start of construction of two new Average Speed Cameras targeting heavy vehicle speeding offences.
Newell Highway to trial Smart Tech for safer roads
The Newell Highway will join a number of roads across regional NSW to test out a new program of low-cost technology to prompt safer driver behaviour.
New overtaking lanes provides a safer and efficient Newell Highway
Three new overtaking lanes south of Moree are now open thanks to a $261.1m investment providing safer and more efficient road journeys.
Major upgrade of the Newell Highway at North Croppa Creek completed
Work to upgrade a 5.8-kilometre section of the Newell Highway between Moree and Boggabilla has been completed several months ahead of schedule.
The first major heavy vehicle rest area for the North West
Construction has begun on the Newell Highway’s largest heavy vehicle rest area near Narrabri, NSW, as part of a $261 million pavement upgrade project. Funded by Australian and NSW governments, the project aims to reduce driver fatigue and enhance road safety with new facilities for both heavy and light vehicles, slated for completion by early 2026.
