Freight
Work starts to build a side track for Spring Creek Bridge replacement
Early work starts this week on a $12.1 million project to replace a major crossing over Spring Creek in the North West of New South Wales.
Over-height trucks in NSW
Know the height of your load and plan your route using the below interactive tools
Overheight truck Taskforce to reduce tunnel breaches
The NSW Government has established a Taskforce responsible for reducing the number of overheight truck incidents in Sydney’s road tunnel network.
Removing registrations of overheight trucks to improve tunnel compliance
The NSW Government is working to get overheight trucks off the road by enforcing registration stripping of heavy vehicles that close Sydney tunnels.
Towards Net Zero Emissions Freight Policy
Transport for NSW has developed the Towards Net Zero Emissions Freight Policy, which sets out the strategic direction and actions to support emissions reductions across the road and rail freight transport sector.
Focus on Marsden for Newell Highway flood mitigation program
Valuable flood data collected during last year’s seven-week closure of the Newell Highway will help guide a flood-mitigation program.
Work starts on new heavy vehicle inspection station for the NSW Central West
A new heavy vehicle inspection station to be built on the Golden Highway will make one of the state’s key freight links safer.
Finish line in sight for Washpool flood mitigation work
Work to improve flood immunity on a key section of the Gwydir Highway is nearing completion after COVID-19 and extreme weather delays.
Finish line in sight for Washpool flood mitigation work
Work to improve flood immunity on a key section of the Gwydir Highway is nearing completion after COVID-19 restrictions and weather delays.
Newell Highway reopens south of Forbes
The Newell Highway has reopened between Forbes and West Wyalong after flood waters and extensive damage forced a 49-day closure.
Piling work starts for foundation of new bridge
A key milestone for the New Dubbo Bridge is taking place this week with piling work starting on the floodplain adjacent to River Street.
Maps and approved road lists
Network maps and approved roads lists are available for road freight transport vehicles, special purpose vehicles and load carrying vehicles.
Livestock Loading Scheme
The Livestock Loading Scheme protects drivers and critical infrastructure.
Grain Harvest Management Scheme
Promoting the safe and productive movement of grain in NSW.
Schemes and programs
Information about the various freight and access schemes that operate in NSW.
2022 Regional Freight Forums
In 2022, Transport for NSW hosted seven forums to discuss current and future freight projects and initiatives.
Status
Open
Performance Based Standards
Performance Based Standards (PBS) is a national heavy vehicle scheme designed to improve productivity and sustainability for the freight task.
Road access
Transport for NSW supports the new National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) to process notices and permits for heavy vehicles in NSW.
Be Freight Fit
The Be Freight Fit pilot aims to provide heavy vehicle drivers with an opportunity to manage their rest and break times in a way that promotes improved health and wellbeing.
Mass enforcement on local roads
Operators and drivers should be aware of the possibility of road side inspections when they travel on local roads