Minister for Regional Transport and Roads
$15 million puts Thornton rail bridge duplication back on track
The NSW Government is delivering on its commitment to get Maitland moving again by investing $15 million into the next stage of the Thornton Rail Bridge Duplication.
Work starts to build a side track for Spring Creek Bridge replacement
Early work starts this week on a $12.1 million project to replace a major crossing over Spring Creek in the North West of New South Wales.
Construction underway on Hexham Straight as drilling begins on M1 extension
Work has begun on Hexham Straight project as the 15-kilometre M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace progresses ahead.
$41 million to improve road safety in the regions
The NSW Government investing $41 million to improve road safety in regional NSW as part of the Safer Roads Towards Zero program.
Bus services keeping isolated communities connected
People living in rural and remote communities in the state’s west and south will stay connected to
regional and city centres with popular bus services to be extended for another 12 months.
Green light for Marshalls Creek Bridge
Wagga Wagga motorists will experience safer and more efficient journeys along the Sturt Highway
travelling across the city with plans to widen Marshalls Creek Bridge set to progress.
Regional Roads Minister inspects Monaro roads
Member for Monaro Steven Whan recently hosted the Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison on a tour of the Monaro electorate.
Level crossing safety trial gets underway
A trial of radar-activated LED stop and advance warning signs at railway level crossings is underway in regional NSW.
506 extra weekly bus services for the Hunter
The Hunter region will benefit from 506 extra weekly bus services.
Mitchell Highway soon to be greener between Dubbo and Narromine
Property owners along the Mitchell Highway upgrade between Dubbo and Narromine will be offered native trees or shrubs to plant.
Focus on Marsden for Newell Highway flood mitigation program
Valuable flood data collected during last year’s seven-week closure of the Newell Highway will help guide a flood-mitigation program.
Improved access for all at Casino and Grafton train stations
The community will now have much easier access to the Grafton and Casino train stations following the completion of upgrades.
Opening of new flyover bridge on the New England Highway upgrade at Belford
The New England Highway upgrade at Belford will mark another major milestone when the new flyover bridge opens to traffic in coming weeks.
New overtaking lane to reduce travel times on Newell Highway through the Riverina
Work is underway on the final new overtaking lane to be built along the Newell Highway as part of an upgrade to deliver safety improvements.
Final seal applied to Silverton Road
A final seal has been applied to Silverton Road, concluding the $5 million project to upgrade the road between Broken Hill and Silverton.
Work starts on M1 Pacific Motorway Ourimbah interchange
Work to improve safety on the M1 Pacific Motorway Ourimbah interchange will start Monday, May 22.
Work starts on new heavy vehicle inspection station for the NSW Central West
A new heavy vehicle inspection station to be built on the Golden Highway will make one of the state’s key freight links safer.
Children and parents take steps towards safer roads this National Walk Safely to School Day
Children and families are urged to leave their cars at home and choose to walk to mark the 24th annual National Walk Safely to School Day.
Cobb Highway repairs to begin this month
Work to restore access on the Cobb Highway between Booligal and Ivanhoe will commence this month.
Finish line in sight for Washpool flood mitigation work
Work to improve flood immunity on a key section of the Gwydir Highway is nearing completion after COVID-19 and extreme weather delays.