Minister for Regional Transport and Roads
Demerit point wiped for 1.1 million safe drivers
From today, more than 1.1 million motorists will begin to see a demerit point scrubbed from their licence as reward for maintaining good driver behaviour during the first year of the NSW Government’s demerit point trial that promotes safer roads.
Repair works underway on Coulsons Creek Road
Work to rebuild Coulsons Creek Road in the Upper Hunter, NSW, is now in full swing following more than $48 million in funding provided.
$32 million fund will support the central west to 'build back better' local roads and bridges
Applications are open for funding to help Central West councils rebuild transport infrastructure to better withstand future weather events.
Work on Rawsonville Bridge replacement project ramps up
Early work for the Rawsonville Bridge replacement project will start on 8 April with earthworks to construct new approach embankments.
Better bus stops on the way for regional communities
A total of $1.6 million funding has been announced for 149 new regional bus stop improvement projects.
Ready, SAT, go: Planning under way for accessibility upgrades at nine regional railway stations
Transport for NSW is investing in design and investigation work for accessibility upgrades at nine railway stations across regional.
Dubbo Station upgrade brings 143-year-old facility into 2024
Dubbo residents and visitors now have a safer and more accessible train station after the completion of a significant upgrade.
Innovative level crossing trial for rural and regional NSW
A $1.2 million trial of new digital technology to improve level crossing safety in rural and regional areas will soon get underway in NSW.
Trials of zero emission buses on Armidale and Tweed region school routes
Trials of zero emission bus technology are to get underway in regional NSW in the Armidale and Tweed areas.
Start your engines: All systems go for the Central West's regional transport coordination centre
A new control centre designed to deliver better transport outcomes during major events is getting a live test during Bathurst SuperFest.
Bolstering traditional practices to ramp up bushfire resilience
A new program to boost the bushfire resilience of critical transport corridors by supporting Aboriginal cultural landscape management has been launched at four sites across regional New South Wales.
Mammoth project to improve resilience along key western road corridors
A record amount of slope remediation and stabilisation work is planned to improve resilience through the Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury.
Major Mitchell Highway upgrade complete between Dubbo and Narromine
A $32 million NSW Government project to build new overtaking lanes on the Mitchell Highway between Dubbo and Narromine has been completed.
Upgrade to start on New England Highway at Burning Mountain, north of Wingen
Better journeys are on the horizon for motorists who use the New England Highway near Wingen with upgrade work to start at Burning Mountain.
Feedback sought on plan to honour Clarence Valley icon
The Clarence Valley community is being invited to have its say on a final proposal to rename ‘Shirley Way’ to ‘Shirley Adams Way’ over the Balun Bindarray Bridge (new Grafton bridge).
Safety improvement work to start on Central Coast Highway at Kariong Hill
Motorists will soon experience safer and smoother journeys with improvement work starting on the Central Coast Highway at Kariong Hill this month.
Heritage signage installed at various Hunter Bridges
Hunter history buffs and local tourism operators have received a boost with brand-new heritage interpretation signage installed at the Cooreei, Monkerai and Hinton bridges.
Outback bus service secured after Bourke goes wild for Wilba
A community bus named Wilba will remain on the streets of Bourke following confirmation of funding to extend a trial of the popular service.
Rumble strips to improve safety between Orange and Bourke
Work to improve safety along the Mitchell Highway between Orange and Bourke is underway, with the installation of rumble strips.
Safety upgrades on the way for Goulburn Street at Crookwell
A long called for fix to safety concerns on Goulburn Street at Crookwell will be delivered by the NSW Government next month.