Major safety works begin on Golden Highway

The New South Wales government has announced major works for a $3.5 million upgrade of the Golden Highway.

Member for Upper Hunter, Michael Johnsen, said the upgrades have been considered for a long time and will provide numerous benefits to the community.  

“The Golden Highway connects the New England Highway with Dubbo and is used by around 2,700 motorists travelling through Denman each day,” Johnsen said.

“Work is scheduled to start on Monday 8 February and will include the installation of a site office approximately 350 metres south of Cawsey Park Rest Area as well as power pole relocation, road building, storm water drainage improvements and installing safety barriers.”

A temporary speed limit will be in place to changed traffic conditions and ensure the safety of motorists and workers.

Johnsen said the funding will be used to improve motorists’ safety on the highway, with better access to Palace and Crinoline streets at Denman.

“Motorists’ safety will be improved by widening the western shoulder of the Golden Highway from two metres to 2.5 metres and new right turn bays built to improve safety for vehicles turning into Denman and St Joseph’s Primary School.”

“The project also includes realigning a 120-metre section of highway to bypass the existing four-way intersection at Palace and Crinoline streets.”

Major works are expected to begin next week.

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