NSW wants to halve road deaths in five years. Regional roads, e-bikes, motorbike riders, and average speed cameras for light vehicles are all on the hit list. See what is coming.
Roads and Infrastructure
Posted inBellingen Shire, New England, Roads and Infrastructure
Waterfall Way roadworks to slow drivers until 8 November
Planning a trip along Waterfall Way before 8 November? Slope repairs, culvert works, and a landslip fix could add 10 minutes at a time. Here is what is on, and the detour options.
Posted inAwareness Events, NSW News, Roads and Infrastructure
Riders urged to protect themselves
One in five NSW road deaths is a motorcyclist, yet bikes are just 3.7 per cent of registered vehicles. A new report on airbag vests shows how much protection riders could be missing.
Posted inCrime, Feature, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
New offences for dangerous drivers
Film a crash victim and share it online, and you could face jail. New NSW laws also target dangerous driving, hit-and-runs and street racing. Here is what the legislation seeks to introduce.
Posted inFeature, NSW News, Roads and Infrastructure
School zones are back from Monday
School zones return across NSW on Monday, 12 October. Slow to 40km/h or risk heavy fines and demerits, and watch for flashing lights and school buses.
Posted inBellingen Shire, Feature, Roads and Infrastructure
Roadworks to cause delays along Waterfall Way
Motorists travelling between Raleigh and Armidale are being warned to expect delays as multiple roadworks take place along Waterfall Way later this month.
Posted inBallina, Feature, Roads and Infrastructure
Overnight roadworks to affect Pacific Motorway access at West Ballina
Overnight roadworks on the Pacific Motorway at West Ballina will cause temporary closures and detours from Monday, 12 October.
Posted inLocal News, Roads and Infrastructure
Gwydir Highway works to impact motorists for six months
Motorists face changed traffic conditions on the Gwydir Highway for six months as turnout lane works begin at Gibraltar Range.
Posted inAwareness Events, Roads and Infrastructure
Police blitz for Labour Day weekend
Double demerits, random breath and drug tests, and 261 lives already lost this year. Police have a blunt message for anyone hitting the road this Labour Day long weekend.
Posted inKyogle Shire, Roads and Infrastructure
Another $12.5m to fix the Clarence Way between Bonalbo and Urbenville
Another 8.2km of the Clarence Way is about to get a makeover. Here’s exactly which stretches between Bonalbo and Urbenville are in line for work, and when the crews arrive.