Despite additional lanes opening on the Hexham Straight, construction continues along Maitland Road this week to enhance the widening project.
To minimise any impact to motorists, it’s planned overnight from 7pm to 5am:
- Traffic will be in a contraflow arrangement on the southbound lanes of Maitland Road and a temporary reduced speed of 40km/h will be in place from north of Old Maitland Road to Sparke Street on Tuesday 11 November, Wednesday 12 November and Thursday 13 November
Operators of over-size over-mass (OSOM) vehicles with a ground contact wider than 3.4m or with an overall width greater than 4.5m are advised to contact the team at least one day ahead of movement on 1800 515 141.
Significant delays will occur if they fail to do so.
Major work on other parts of the venture resume from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday; 7pm to 7am Sunday to Thursday; and between 8am and 1pm on Saturday.
Motorists are advised to follow the directions of signs and controllers, use alternative routes where possible or allow up to 15 minutes extra travel time.
M1 extension to Raymond Terrace
Work also continues along the M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace.
It includes:
- Between 9pm and 5am, from Wednesday 12 November to Tuesday 18 November, northbound traffic on John Renshaw Drive at Beresfield will be stopped for up to 20 minutes at a time to allow for the installation of a large sign structure. Motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes where possible to avoid delays
- From Friday 14 November, there will be changes to the lane merges from northbound John Renshaw Drive to New England Highway at Beresfield. Motorists are urged to drive with caution and follow all signage
- Between 7pm and 5am, from now until Thursday 20 November, work will take place on both the northbound and southbound carriageways of the Pacific Highway, requiring a temporary lane closure and a reduced speed limit from 80 km/h to 40 km/h on the northbound and 70 km/h to 40 km/h on the southbound between Richardson Road and Masonite Road
Meanwhile, construction carries on across the project from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday; 8am to 5pm on Saturday; and from 7pm to 5am Monday to Friday.
It’ll also require lane closures with intermittent stoppages and temporary speed reductions to 40km/h at the following locations and times:
From 7pm to 5am, on the nights of Monday 10 November until Friday 14 November
- M1 Pacific Motorway at Beresfield and Black Hill
- John Renshaw Drive at Beresfield
- New England Highway at Tarro
- Pacific Highway at Tomago and Heatherbrae
From 7am to 5pm, Monday 10 November until Friday 14 November
- Lenaghans Drive at Black Hill
- Old Punt Road near Pacific Highway at Tomago
- New England Highway Eastbound at Tarro
Operators of OSOM vehicles with a ground contact wider than 3.2 metres or with overall width greater than 4.5 metres are advised to phone ahead on 0423 323 946 for the Black Hill to Tomago section and 0434 095 001 for the Heatherbrae bypass section at least one day ahead of proposed movement.
Significant delays can occur if they fail to do so.
Woodford Street and Minmi Road, Minmi
Maintenance is scheduled for the intersection of Woodford Street and Minmi Road at Minmi.
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) will carry out the work, which includes upgrades to existing traffic lights, to provide essential pedestrian safety improvements.
It’ll take place throughout the week from 7pm to 5am until Thursday 13 November.
Signals will be blacked out with traffic control, single lane closures, stop/slow arrangements and a reduced speed limit of 40km/h.
Motorists are advised to allow up to five minutes’ extra travel time.
King Street and Myles Avenue, Warners Bay
It’s a similar situation at the intersection of King Street and Myles Avenue in Warners Bay.
TfNSW will undertake the work, which includes upgrades to existing traffic lights, to provide essential pedestrian safety improvements.
It’ll take place throughout the week from 7pm to 5am until Thursday 13 November.
Signals will be blacked out with traffic control, single lane closures, stop/slow arrangements and a reduced speed limit of 40km/h.
Motorists are advised to allow up to five minutes’ extra travel time.
Kayuga Road, Muswellbrook
Work’s scheduled on Kayuga Road at Kayuga Bridge in Muswellbrook.
TfNSW will tackle the venture, which includes general routine maintenance, from Monday 10 November to Thursday (7am to 4pm).
It’s expected to be completed by the end of February.
Traffic control, single lane closures, stop/slow arrangements and a reduced speed limit of 40km/h will be in place.
Motorists are advised to allow up to five minutes’ extra travel time.
Golden Highway from Gungal to Merriwa
Maintenance is slated for the Golden Highway from Gungal to Merriwa.
Upper Hunter Shire Council will carry out the work on behalf of TfNSW, which includes resealing the road.
To minimise the impact, it’s planned from Monday 10 November to Thursday 13 November between 7am and 6pm.
Operators of OSOM vehicles will be required to call ahead on UHF channel 38 to be escorted through the site, while motorists can expect intermittent stoppages of up to 15 minutes.
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