Tenterfield heavy vehicle bypass

The preferred route (orange corridor) for the Tenterfield heavy vehicle bypass was announced in March 2015. You can view the consultation summary report.

The road alignment has been included in the Tenterfield Shire Council's Local Environmental Plan so that the land can be reserved for future road construction and provide planning certainty for the community.

Tenterfield is located on the Great Dividing Range at the northern end of the New England Tableland and at the intersection of the New England and Bruxner highways.

The existing highway passes through Tenterfield's central business district, causing traffic and safety issues from the mix of heavy vehicle and through traffic with local trips and pedestrian activity.

Transport for NSW has worked with the community to identify a preferred route for a heavy vehicle bypass of Tenterfield. Investigations included extensive community consultation with local residents, council, and key stakeholders.

The preferred route provides the best overall balance in meeting the following project objectives:

• Improve road safety
• Improve road transport productivity, efficiency and reliability of travel
• Minimise the impact on the natural, cultural and built environment
• Provide sustainable economic outcomes for the local community
• Minimise social impact on the local community
• Provide value for money.

Although construction funding has not been allocated, the preferred route for a future heavy vehicle bypass provides certainty for the future development of Tenterfield.

Arcadis Australia Pacific Pty Ltd has recently been engaged to carry out planning work which will involve carrying out a review of environmental factors, as well as the concept and detailed design for the project.

This work forms part of the $10 million committed by the Australian Government in July 2017, to continue planning for this project to have it ready for construction once funding becomes available.

Timing for building the bypass will depend on funding availability. Funding for construction has not been committed at this stage.

Please view or download the August 2017 community update (PDF, 943kb).

• August 2013 frequently asked questions
  New England Highway, Tenterfield Heavy Vehicle Bypass.

• August 2017 community update
  Tenterfield heavy vehicle bypass concept design.

• March 2015 community update
  New England Highway Tenterfield Heavy Vehicle Bypass - preferred route corridor.

• May 2014 community update
  New England Highway, Tenterfield Heavy Vehicle Bypass – Shortlisted route corridors.

• August 2013 community update
  New England highway, Tenterfield – Heavy Vehicle Bypass.

• February 2013 community update
  New England Highway, Tenterfield – Heavy Vehicle Bypass.

• September 2012 community update
  New England highway, Tenterfield – Heavy Vehicle Bypass.

• August 2017 project update
  Tenterfield heavy vehicle bypass.

• March 2013 community and stakeholder presentation
  Tenterfield Heavy Vehicle Bypass.

• September 2012 project poster
  New England Highway, Tenterfield Heavy vehicle bypass study area

• Preliminary route options

• August 2013 community feedback report
  Tenterfield Heavy Vehicle Bypass assessment of route options.

• June 2015 consultation summary report
  Tenterfield Heavy Vehicle Bypass preferred route.

• March 2015 preferred route report
  New England Highway Tenterfield Heavy Vehicle Bypass.

• May 2014 preliminary route options report
  Tenterfield Heavy Vehicle Bypass.