🛣️ Newell Highway Upgrade Reaches New Milestones Near Moree

Significant progress has been made on the $261.17 million Newell Highway heavy-duty pavement upgrades between Narrabri and Moree, with three new overtaking lanes now officially open south of Moree.

This major investment, jointly funded by the Australian and New South Wales Governments, aims to significantly improve safety for motorists and reduce future road maintenance costs along this vital transport corridor. The recently opened lanes include new northbound and southbound overtaking lanes just south of Moree, along with an additional northbound lane near Bellata, providing welcome enhancements for local drivers and freight.

Project Scope and Benefits

The comprehensive upgrade project encompasses over 20 kilometres of new road pavement across four key sections of the Newell Highway. Key improvements include:

• Upgraded pavement for enhanced durability
• Intersection improvements to boost traffic flow and safety
• Widened road shoulders
• The provision of five additional overtaking lanes to improve travel times and safety

These enhancements are designed to facilitate smoother and more efficient journeys for all road users, particularly crucial for heavy vehicles traversing the region.

Traffic Information and Advice

Motorists should anticipate ongoing delays of at least fifteen minutes while travelling between Narrabri and Moree due to the continued construction work. Drivers are urged to exercise caution, adhere to reduced speed limits, and always follow the directions provided by road signs and traffic controllers for their safety and the safety of workers.

For operators of vehicles exceeding 3.8 metres in width, it is advised to provide advance notification before embarking on your journey. This allows for necessary arrangements to be made within construction zones, helping to minimise potential delays for oversized or over-mass (OSOM) vehicles.