Freight
Night-time repairs for the Mitchell Highway between Bathurst and Orange
A 40-kilometre section of the Mitchell Highway will be closed for nine nights as crews carry out emergency work after extreme weather
More boots on the ground to fix Western NSW roads
Two-hundred extra pairs of hands are now hard at work in the State’s west to support crews repairing and the flood-affected road network.
Delivering 14 country bridges to better connect our regions
14 timber bridges in the Northern Rivers will be replaced with stronger, sturdier and more resilient concrete bridges under the NSW Government’s Fixing Country Bridges Program
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.
Final stage starts on major safety upgrade of the Kamilaroi Highway
Work on the final stage of a $26.4 million upgrade of a major NSW highway is starting this week, improving safety along a vital link in the State’s North West.
Work starts on new overtaking lane for safer trips on the Mitchell Highway
Work on a new overtaking lane on the Mitchell Highway between Narromine and Dubbo has started this week to contribute to safer and more efficient trips.
More crews and heavy machinery to boost flood response
The NSW Government will deploy crews and equipment from around the state to the Central West and Murrumbidgee to assist with the mammoth task of reconnecting the road network.
2022 Regional Freight Forums
In 2022, NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Sam Farraway, hosted seven forums to discuss current and future freight projects and initiatives.
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Contract awarded to build the New Dubbo Bridge
Abergeldie has been selected as the successful contractor to build the New Dubbo Bridge across the Macquarie River, the floodplain and the adjoining road construction.
New bridges to boost access across Lismore and Kyogle
Two stronger and more resilient bridges that will allow greater freight were officially opened in the Kyogle and Lismore districts today.
Machine learning cameras fact sheet
Transport for NSW is installing a number of machine learning cameras. Currently 28 units have been installed across the state with scope to install more than 50.
Machine Learning Cameras
Transport for NSW is installing a number of machine learning traffic counting and classifying cameras across the state.
Regional forums to support future of freight
A series of regional freight forums will be held later this month to discuss projects and initiatives the Liberal and Nationals Government is focused on to support the industry into the future.
Lower speed limit to protect pedestrians in Brewarrina
The central business district in the north-west NSW town of Brewarrina will be made safer with the speed limit reduced to 40 km/h.
Mitchell Highway upgrade between Nyngan and Bourke now complete
Motorists are now enjoying safer travel between Nyngan and Bourke following the completion of the $12 million safety upgrade to the Mitchell Highway.
Northern NSW infrastructure to be built back better
Applications are now open for 26 flood-damaged regions to share in $312.5 million, to rebuild damaged roads and transport infrastructure, in order to better withstand future natural disasters.
Hydrogen Powered Heavy Vehicle Demand and Infrastructure Assessment
Research designed to investigate the potential hydrogen fuel for heavy vehicle market size and likely first movers.
New $12 million Mandagery Creek bridge a step closer
Abergeldie Pty Ltd has been awarded the tender to build a new $12 million concrete bridge over Mandagery Creek at Manildra.
Community Invited to have its say on Medlow Bath pedestrian bridge design
Community Members can put their hand up to be part of a consultation group as part of the $4.5 billion Great Western Highway Upgrade.
Applications open to fix more country roads
Applications open today for the NSW Government's Fixing Country Roads program. Councils can apply for funding for freight related projects.