Two significant upgrades are planned for the Mitchell Highway between Dubbo and Narromine.
The state government has allocated almost $11.093 million worth of safety upgrades through its Towards Zero program to address one of the key freight routes in western New South Wales.
Minister for Regional Roads and Transport Jenny Aitchison said: “The Mitchell Highway between Dubbo and Narromine carries thousands of locals, tourists and freight operators daily.
“Safety is our number one priority on all state roads and highways,” she continued. “The funding through these programs reflects the NSW Government’s goal of achieving zero road deaths on the NSW road network.”
Projects planned at Minore and Brummagen Curve have been identified as being important to boost efficiency and safety of the Mitchell Highway to the west of Dubbo.
The work at Minore, just west of the new Mylangra overtaking lanes, will include widening and improving up to two kilometres of road pavement, alongside drainage work and vegetation removal.
The Brummagen Curve project includes curve realignment to improve safety for all road users, shoulder widening, wide centre lines to reduce the risk of head-on collisions, and some vegetation removal on the roadside.
Some land acquisition will be required to complete this work, and consultation with landholders is currently underway.
Work will start on the Minore project in late November. Transport for NSW says it will advise the community of key dates and traffic impacts ahead of work starting.