Source: Mental Health Australia
Work will start today to deliver $7.1 million worth of road safety improvements to the Snowy Mountains Highway intersection with Black Creek Road at Adelong to reduce road trauma.
A Transport for NSW spokesperson said work will be carried out on a section of highway near Adelong, from 1.6 kilometres west of Black Creek Road intersection to about 200 metres east.
“This area of the Snowy Mountains Highway is narrow and steep with limited area for recovery if a vehicle was to leave the road,” the spokesperson said.
“The project will involve road widening to improve the curve as well as installing safety barriers and improving drainage.”
The nearby Darlow Rest Area will be closed for the duration of the project for the safety of motorists and workers.
Motorists are advised single lane closures, traffic control and reduced speed limits of 40 km/h will be in place while work is underway.
Work will be carried out Monday to Friday between 7am and 6pm, and Saturdays when required between 8am to 1pm and is expected to finish by late April next year, weather permitting.
Motorists are advised to drive to the conditions, allow an extra five minutes of travel time and follow the directions of signs and traffic control.
Transport for NSW thanks motorists for their patience during this time.
This project is being delivered as part of the Australian and NSW Governments’ Road Safety Program which aims to improve road safety by minimising the occurrence of severe injuries and fatalities.