{"id":30127,"date":"2024-02-21T12:28:11","date_gmt":"2024-02-21T02:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infrastructuremagazine.com.au\/?p=51220"},"modified":"2024-02-21T12:28:11","modified_gmt":"2024-02-21T02:28:11","slug":"32m-mitchell-highway-upgrade-completed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=30127","title":{"rendered":"$32M Mitchell Highway Upgrade completed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The $32 million Mitchell Highway Upgrade project has been completed, with three new overtaking lanes providing motorists with safer journeys and reduced travel times on the 36km stretch between Dubbo and Narromine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As part of the project, significant intersection upgrades have been made at Wynsley Lane and Lagoon Creek, allowing motorists to turn on and off the highway more safely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the project, the NSW Government took the opportunity to support the Dubbo, Narromine and Gilgandra communities by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employing Transport for NSW crews and contractors who were predominately based in the region<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repurposing surplus construction materials for the Narromine-Dubbo Rifle Club for a new wheelchair-accessible shooter\u2019s platform, shouting mounds and all-weather road for year-round club access<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New South Wales Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Jenny Aitchison, said that the Mitchell Highway is an important freight and tourism route.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt\u2019s great to see the New South Wales Government is investing in regions like Dubbo, Narromine and Gilgandra,\u201d Ms Aitchison said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cOn a recent visit to Narromine I could see why motorists are so excited about these new overtaking lanes that have slashed travel times, increased safety and allowed for a smoother journey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe State Government thanks all the workers and crews who spent two years making this project a reality for the more than 5,000 motorists who use this road daily.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubbo Duty MLC, Stephen Lawrence, said COVID-19 and 68 days of bad weather caused delays to this project but despite the challenges from the pandemic and mother nature, it was completed on time and on budget.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cCongratulations to everyone involved and thank you for your commitment to better roads in regional New South Wales.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The $32 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