A $25 million program of works will soon begin on this stretch of the Hume Highway, which sees around 5000 heavy vehicles each day.
The Hume Highway at Table Top, NSW, will receive a range of safety upgrades that will be completed in three stages, beginning from early 2026.
Funded by the State Government, this will include improving the road surface, upgrading drainage and installing safety barriers on a three kilometre stretch of the Hume, about 14 kilometres north of Albury.
Minister for Roads, Jenny Aitchison said, “We are committed to improving safety across the network. While each piece of work is not a silver bullet, we are listening to communities and progress is being made on other hotspots along the Hume.
“The Hume Highway is one of Australia’s most significant highways, linking the nation’s two largest state capitals, Sydney and Melbourne, making it an important route for passenger and freight transport.
“On average, about 14,000 vehicles travel along this section of the highway each day, which includes about 5000 heavy vehicles and 9000 light vehicles.
“These upgrades will increase efficiency and traffic flow, reduce ongoing maintenance costs and provide motorists with a smoother and safer journey.”
Work on the first stage will begin in February 2026, with the upgrade of two temporary crossovers at both ends to allow for two-way traffic flow in one direction, before major work starts on 1.65 kilometres of the southern half of the northbound lanes. The second stage will upgrade a 1.65-kilometre section of the northern half of the northbound lanes, and the third stage will upgrade the full 3.15-kilometre length of the southbound lanes.
The project is expected to be completed by mid-2028.
All work will be carried out under traffic control, with at least one lane open in each direction at all times.
Following calls from the community, Transport for NSW is also carrying out a comprehensive investigation of the Hume Highway intersections with Tynan Road and Burma Road to help plan for future road upgrades.
An update on the potential upgrades at these intersections will be made available to the community in early 2026.
Minister for Regional New South Wales, Tara Moriarty added, “People in regional communities rely on the Hume every single day, whether they are heading to work, moving freight or getting their kids where they need to go. This upgrade will make those journeys safer and smoother.
“This section of the Hume is a vital link for families, truckies and local businesses across the border region. Investing in stronger, more resilient roads supports the people who keep our regions moving.”
While Member for Albury, Justin Clancy, said, “Any improvement that makes this stretch of road safer is a positive step. But we know there is more to do and there won’t be any resting on laurels.
I noticed as normal there are no toilets fesilietlies to use.
while waiting for curfews.
which means you would have to unhook and go else were. instead of resting.
so much for fatigue management
So when the issue of that intersection being dangerous in its design because of the way the vehicles have to cross it, and the lack of merging lanes from on and off ramps, and the speed limit was raised when the duplication went in, and people were told that they didn’t know what they were talking about, is now proving that they knew what they were talking about? And now it’ll cost way more than it should have to begin with?
Ok, so I’m guessing that no apology will be forthcoming for that oversight?
And people wonder why there is no faith in the Canberra mob or supposed experts.
Better late than never I guess?