Change in traffic conditions on Newell Highway near Edgeroi

Traffic conditions on the Newell Highway, south of Edgeroi, have changed this week as part of the Narrabri to Moree heavy duty pavement upgrade project.

From Monday this week, crews relocated safety barriers and switched traffic on to the new section of road south of Edgeroi.

Work is being carried out from 7am to 6pm and is expected to take nine days to complete, weather permitting.

Traffic control measures including lane closures, alternating stop/slow and reduced speed limits of 40kmh is in place during works.

Motorists are asked to drive to conditions, follow the directions of signs and traffic control, and to allow for ongoing delays of at least 15 minutes between Narrabri and Moree.

“Transport for NSW will continue to update the community on work in the area and thanks the community for their patience,” a statement read.

The Australian and NSW governments are jointly funding the $261.17 million Newell Highway heavy duty pavement upgrades between Narrabri and Moree.

These upgrades will improve safety for motorists and reduce future maintenance requirements and costs.

The project includes upgrading four priority sections along the Newell Highway with more than 20 kilometres of new road pavement, intersection improvements, widening of road shoulders and the provision of five additional overtaking lanes.