In 2017 the Australian and NSW governments announced funding to begin the duplication of the Barton Highway in NSW. Duplicating the highway will ensure safer and more reliable journeys for almost 13,000 road users who use the Barton Highway daily.
The section of highway from the ACT border towards Murrumbateman was identified for immediate duplication. The existing highway to become the southbound carriageway and the new lanes the northbound carriageway.
The committed $200m funding is being used across two projects along the corridor, with Stage 1 now complete (the Barton Highway upgrade package), and Stage 2 in planning (the Barton Highway corridor upgrade).
This work will improve road safety while enhancing tourism, driving economic growth and creating vibrant regional spaces.
SEATS has been supportive of the project since prior to its commencement and worked with Yass Valley Shire Council to lobby for the funding arrangement which led to construction.