The next stage of a major program of Snowy Mountains Highway safety upgrades has begun, with new barriers, rumble strips and centreline widening set to improve safety along the key regional route.
Jointly funded by the Albanese and Minns governments through the Road Safety Program, the $36 million package spans almost the full 330-kilometre length of the Snowy Mountains Highway, strengthening safety across one of regional NSW’s most important transport corridors.
Current works are focused on sections between Adaminaby and the intersection with the Princes Highway near Bega, where crews are installing safety barriers, widening centrelines and adding audio tactile line marking designed to alert drivers when vehicles drift across lanes.
The works follow earlier upgrades already delivered along the corridor, including 40 kilometres of new safety barrier and 144 kilometres of widened centreline markings installed since the program was announced in 2025.
Federal Minister for Regional Development and Local Government Kristy McBain said the improvements support both freight movement and regional connectivity.
“The Snowy Mountains Highway is an important freight and tourism link, connecting regional NSW with the South Coast, and the local timber industry with the Hume Highway and ports of Sydney and Melbourne.”
“This $36 million investment shows our commitment to reducing road trauma because we want everyone to reach their destination safely and without incident.”
Further upgrades are also progressing at the Black Creek Road intersection near Adelong and along sections between Yarrongobilly and the Hume Highway, where additional safety barriers are being installed.
Transport for NSW is also preparing to roll out around 150 kilometres of rumble strips across multiple sections of the highway, with installation planned in stages through to the end of the program.
NSW Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison said the works form part of a broader push to deliver practical safety improvements on regional roads.
“Safety is our number one priority.”
“The Minns Government is continuing to roll out practical, lifesaving upgrades right along the Snowy Mountains Highway.”
Local Member for Monaro Steve Whan said the improvements will strengthen a corridor relied on daily by communities, tourists and freight operators.
“As an arterial route for freight, tourism, and health, locals know how important the Snowy Mountains Highway is, and these upgrades will make a real difference to safety for everyone who relies on it.”
Construction will generally take place on weekdays between 6 am and 6 pm for up to three months, weather permitting. Traffic control, reduced speed limits and single-lane closures will be in place during works, with motorists advised to allow additional travel time.
Delivery of the full Snowy Mountains Highway safety upgrades program is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.