William Scott
Crews are returning to work on a 2.4km section of the Great Western highway between Bathurst and Lithgow to deliver an upgrade that will support safer and more efficient journeys for thousands of motorists.
The work at Kirkconnell includes a new asphalt road surface, drainage and kerb upgrades, and new signage, safety barriers and line-marking.
“Crews started work on this important safety upgrade last year and we’re pleased to now be in a position to have them return to complete the job,” a Transport for NSW spokesperson said.
“We appreciate the patience of motorists who have had months of a reduced 80km/h speed limit along this section of highway but a return to 100km/h is now just a few months away once work is completed.”
This work follows several safety upgrades at the same site in 2024 including improved shoulders and lane widths, and a dedicated right-turn bay for motorists turning from the Great Western Highway into McManus Road.
Crews also carried out important tree clearing along the side of the highway to limit the prevalence of black ice during the colder months.
The work at Kirkconnell will resume on 28 January with changed traffic conditions in place including reduced speed limits, lane closures and intermittent stopping.
Crews expect to be finished by May, weather permitting.
This upgrade project has been jointly funded by the Federal and New South Wales Governments.
