$12.5 million of improvement works on New South Wales’ Oxley Highway are now complete.
The significant investment from the NSW Government 50 kilometres west of Gunnedah included upgrades to a six-kilometre stretch of the highway at Goolhi included widening the road, widening nine culverts for improved drainage, installing safety barriers and resealing the section of road.
This section of the Oxley Highway has required routine and heavy patching maintenance in recent years due to highly expansive soils and the age of the pavement.
“A combined work crew of 14 people, including those managing traffic control, worked on the final stage of the project, only stopping for eight days due to wet weather since the work started in September last year,” says Transport for NSW Acting Regional Director West Paul Polansky.
“This is a great result for the safety of all motorists in the state’s north-west as they now have a stronger and more resilient road to travel on.
“The road improvements have delivered a smoother and safer ride for local, tourist and freight road users and mean this stretch of the highway is in better shape.
“The pavement improvements deliver a better overall experience for road users as they reduce disruptions due to roadworks and closures.
“This is particularly important for heavy vehicle drivers and the freight industry who rely on this route to move their goods across NSW.
“By investing now to improve the quality and durability of transport infrastructure, we reduce the ongoing costs of maintenance.
“Additionally, there are safety improvements resulting from new safety barriers, wider sealed shoulders and curve improvements.”
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