New overtaking lane to reduce travel times on Newell Highway through the Riverina
Work is underway on the final new overtaking lane to be built along the Newell Highway as part of an upgrade project that will deliver safety improvements and travel savings.
Construction crews have started work to construct a southbound overtaking lane at Bundidgerry, two kilometres north of Narrandera.
Work has commenced or been completed on 38 new overtaking lanes along the full length of the Newell Highway, south from Tocumwal to Narrabri in the north.
The Australian Government has jointly funded 19 of the 38 overtaking lanes.
The full media release can be viewed here. (PDF, 184.7 KB)