Hume Highway – traffic impacts
Project overview
The Hume is one of Australia's most significant major highways, linking the nation's two largest state capitals - Sydney and Melbourne. Stretching a total distance of more than 800km, the highway provides an important connection for travellers and road freight between the two capital cities.
Transport for NSW is continuously maintaining or upgrading sections of the highway between Sydney and Albury. This work is important to provide a safe and efficient highway for the large number of vehicles that use it daily.
We make every effort to minimise impacts to motorists, however, due to the nature of our work there can be unavoidable cumulative delays. Motorists are reminded to plan their journey as travel times may be longer because of work zone speed limits and temporary traffic arrangements. Please plan for minor delays and be patient on the roads.
Network impacts
Sydney to Goulburn - Traffic delays less than 2 minutes
- Menangle - Safety improvements - 17 March to 24 October (7am to 5pm weekdays)
- 80km/h reduced speed limit. Allow approximately 2 mins extra travel time.
Goulburn to Gundagai – Traffic delays up to 5 minutes
- Breadalbane – Bridge work – 11 August to 3 October (24/7)
- 24/7 contraflow. Allow approximately 5 mins extra travel time.
- Mundoonan – Rest area upgrade (northbound) – 7 August to 30 October (7am to 6pm weekdays, 8am to 1pm Saturdays)
- Full rest area closures on Thursday 14 August and Monday 20 October to Saturday 25 October.
Gundagai to Albury - No delays
What can I do?
- Obey signage, drive to the conditions, and follow the direction of traffic control. The road environment may change often.
- Plan your journey using the Live Traffic NSW app.