Work to start on Golden Highway upgrade at Mudies Creek

Early work is starting on a new bridge on the Golden Highway over Mudies Creek between Belford and Mount Thorley.

A 28-metre-long bridge will be built around five metres above the current road level, which is high enough to withstand a one in 100-year flood.

The new single-span bridge is part of the $133 million Golden Highway program, jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments.

Transport for NSW Regional Director North Anna Zycki said the new bridge at Mudies Creek will help improve productivity and road safety.

“The Golden Highway is a critical link between the New England and Castlereagh Highways, servicing key mining and agricultural activities,” Ms Zycki said.

“This is a vital upgrade to an important regional artery used by 7,000 vehicles every day.

“This project will improve journey reliability during flood events, with a 28-metre-long bridge to be built five metres above the current road level, ensuring the road can remain open even during a one in 100-year flood.

“The existing culvert over Mudies Creek and its approaches are subject to flooding in a one in five-year event, so improving access at this point will deliver significant benefits to local residents and businesses, as well visitors and freight operators.

“The project will also provide a boost to the local economy, with around 135 jobs to be created during construction.”

Work includes the realignment of a one-kilometre section of the road to the south of its current location, to allow for the new Mudies Creek crossing.

This project, to be delivered by contractor Acciona, is expected to take around 24 months to complete, weather permitting.

The new bridge is expected to open to traffic in mid-2027.

More information is available at the Mudies Creek project page.