OLYMPIC HIGHWAY BLACKSPOT UPGRADE WORKS AT BETHUNGRA TO BEGIN ON MONDAY: STEPH COOKE

January 16, 2018

Steph Cooke MP, Member for Cootamundra, has announced that Roads and Maritime Services will restart upgrade work next Monday on the Olympic Highway at Bethungra.

Ms Cooke said the NSW Government is providing $1.4 million for the work which includes widening and resurfacing a one-kilometre section of the highway from Amos Street to 250 metres north of Ulandra Creek as well as installing a wire rope safety barrier.

“This work is part of the NSW Government’s upgrade of a four-kilometre section of the Olympic Highway, one kilometre north of Bethungra, which started in 2014 and is being completed in several stages,” Ms Cooke said.

“The project aims to provide a smoother, safer road environment and reduce future maintenance requirements.

“Junee Shire Council will carry out the work on behalf of Roads and Maritime from Monday 22 January on weekdays between 7am and 5pm and from 7am to 12pm on Saturdays, weather permitting.”

Ms Cooke said there will be changed traffic conditions including lane closures and a reduced speed limit of 40 km/h during work hours for the safety of workers and motorists.

“Access to some properties may be restricted at times and will be managed by traffic control,” Ms Cooke said.

“Motorists should plan their trip, allow extra travel time and follow the directions of traffic control and all signs.

“Roads and Maritime thanks the community for its patience during this important road upgrade work which is expected to be completed by the end of April.”

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