Single-lane closures are in place along various parts of the Snowy Mountains Highway during this next stage of works. Photo: Michelle Kroll.
The next stage of the $36 million safety upgrades for the Snowy Mountains Highway have started, with impacts expected to last for up to three months.
Work originally began in April 2025 for a suite of upgrades along the full 330-kilometre length of the highway.
This latest work includes the installation of new safety barriers, a widened centreline and audio tactile line marking (rumble strips) on various sections of the highway between Adaminaby and the Princes Highway intersection near Bega.
Work will be carried out on weekdays, between 6 am and 6 pm, weather permitting.
This work has already started at the highway’s intersection with Black Creek Road near Adelong, along with the installation of safety barriers between Yarrongobilly and the Hume Highway.
Single-lane closures are in place at various points along the route.
This work is expected to be completed by May.
Transport for NSW is preparing to install 150 km of rumble strips at various sections on the highway.
This work will be carried out in stages until the end of the project.
Single-lane closures, traffic control and a reduced speed limit of 40 km/h will be in place.
Some night work may be required during the delivery of this work. The community will be notified in advance.
Motorists are advised to drive to the conditions, allow five minutes of additional travel time and follow the directions of signs and traffic control.
The upgrade works cover the entire 330 km stretch of the Snowy Mountains Highway. Photo: Transport for NSW.
The $36 million project has been jointly funded by the NSW and Federal governments.
“The Snowy Mountains Highway is an important freight and tourism link, connecting regional NSW with the South Coast, and the local timber industry with the Hume Highway and ports of Sydney and Melbourne,” Federal Regional Development Minister Kristy McBain said.
“This $36 million investment shows our commitment to reducing road trauma because we want everyone to reach their destination safely and without incident.”
Since the package was announced last April, 40 km of new safety barriers and 144 km of widened centreline markings have already been delivered.
Original Article published by Claire Fenwicke on About Regional.
