More than $1.2bn announced for NSW regional road upgrades

The Australian government has announced a combined investment of more than $1.2 billion in regional road upgrades across New South Wales (NSW). The funding, split between state and federal governments, will be used to improve key corridors such as the Newcastle to Dubbo route, the Muswellbrook to Armidale corridor, and the Euston to Tocumwal route.

The upgrades will include wider shoulders, intersections, turning and overtaking lanes, new rest stops and pull-over bays, and heavy vehicle facilities. Federal Transport Minister Catherine King highlighted the importance of these upgrades for the state's supply chains, particularly for the transport of wind turbines to the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone.

The upgrades come as part of a broader push to ensure safe and reliable roads for Australia's export industries and freight operators.

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