Transport for NSW has marked 14 new green reflector sites as part of its overall $11.9 million investment to improve the state’s rest areas.
The sites serve as informal heavy vehicle rest areas and are marked by green dot style reflectors placed on guideposts, and are used to help drivers easily identify appropriate rest stop opportunities at night or in times of poor visibility.
“The rollout of more green reflect sites is a big win for heavy vehicle drivers,” road safety advocate Rod Hannifey says.
“Green reflector sites have made a real difference out on the road. Another driver told me it had saved their life. It’s such a simple idea, but it is already saving lives.
“There just aren’t enough rest stops for truck drivers across Australia, so this initiative in NSW is a huge help. It gives a clear signal of where they can safely pull up and take a break.
“This project is definitely welcomed by the industry, and we’re looking forward to seeing more of these sites rolled out over time.”
Work is already complete on the delivery of green reflector sites along a number of important freight routes across NSW:
- Burley Griffin Way: 4, 8 and 10 kilometres north of Binalong.
- Lachlan Valley Way: 17 kilometres north of Yass.
- Snowy Mountains Highway: 3 kilometres south of Bemboka.
- Princes Highway: 5 kilometres south of Cobargo.
- Olympic Highway: 8 kilometres south of Cootamundra and 5 kilometres north of Bethungra.
- Mid-Western Highway: 4 kilometres west of Weethalle.
- Newell Highway: 2 kilometres north of Narrandera and 18 kilometres south of Ardlethan
- Hume Highway: 4 kilometres south of Bowning/7 kilometres north of Yass and 10 kilometres north of Little Billabong.
- Monaro Highway: 13 kilometres north of Cooma.
Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison says the addition of these sites is a commitment to support truckie wellbeing.
“Heavy vehicle drivers have told us how important green reflectors are in helping to easily identify a safe place to park, rest and check their loads,” Aitchison says.
“Green reflector sites are an important part of providing heavy vehicle rest stopping opportunities along NSW’s State Road network.
“Marking these sites with green reflectors is a practical measure that supports the wellbeing of our truck drivers who play a crucial role in keeping our supply chains moving.
“The 14 new green reflector sites will go a long way in enabling truck drivers to stop and rest on what can be very long journeys, particularly at night.”
The $11.9 million Heavy Vehicle Rest Stop Minor Works Program will also help progress the state government’s almost $1 billion Towards Zero Safer Roads Program in tandem with the federal government, with the doubling of roadside enforcement sites for mobile speed cameras and the removal of a loophole to force all motorists driving on a foreign licence to convert to an NSW licence within six months.
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