Truck drivers have been advised of changed traffic conditions from next week as work continues on the M1 to Raymond Terrace project.
Major construction work will continue from 7am to 6pm weekdays and Saturday from 8am to 5pm, with out of hours work from 7pm to 5am weeknights.
The work will also require lane closures with intermittent stoppages and temporary speed reductions to 40km at the following locations and times:
From 7pm to 5am, on the nights of Monday 26 August to Friday 30 August
- M1 Pacific Motorway at Beresfield and Black Hill,
- John Renshaw Drive at Beresfield,
- New England Highway at Tarro,
- Pacific Highway at Tomago and Heatherbrae,
- Old Punt Road near Pacific Highway at Tomago.
From 7am to 5pm, Monday 26 August to Friday 30 August,
- Lenaghans Drive at Black Hill,
- Old Punt Road near Pacific Highway at Tomago.
From 7pm Friday 30 to 5am on Saturday 31 August the eastbound off ramp from the New England Highway to Anderson Drive, Beresfield, will be closed, with a detour in place via the New England Highway/Maitland Road, weather permitting.
Operators of oversize and/or overmass vehicles with a ground contact wider than 3.2 metres or with overall width of more than 4.5 metres are advised to contact the project team on 0423 323 946 at least one day ahead of proposed movement. Significant delays can result from failure to contact prior to travel.
Note that vehicles travelling under a permit are not allowed to travel off the approved route listed in the permit unless an updated permit is obtained from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.
Transport for NSW said: “Drivers are advised to allow extra travel time and follow the directions of signs and traffic controllers.
“Transport for NSW thanks motorists for their patience during this time.
“For the latest traffic updates download the Live Traffic NSW app, visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701.”