38 New Overtaking Lanes Now Open On The Newell Highway

Published on 13 November 2023

The completion of 38 new overtaking lanes along the full length of the Newell Highway will deliver faster, safer, and more reliable journeys for residents, tourists and freight operators travelling in regional NSW.

The official opening held on Friday, November 10, at the Sir William Bridges overtaking lanes, 28 kilometres south of Narrabri, was presided over by the Hon. Jenny Aitchison MP, the NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads. She was joined by Roy Butler MP, the Member for Barwon, as well as Darrell Tiemens, Mayor of Narrabri Shire Council, and Ambrose Doolan, Mayor of Warrumbungle Shire Council.

The overtaking lanes have been completed as part of a four-year project to build about 60 kilometres of new overtaking lanes between Tocumwal in the south of the state and Narrabri in the north.

More information on the Newell Highway overtaking lanes is available at www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/current-projects/newell-highway-program-alliance