Work begins on $14 million Kings Highway makeover

The NSW Government is getting on with the job of improving safety and reliability on the Kings Highway, with almost $14 million in upgrades to begin this month.

The package includes strengthening work on Warri Bridge west of Braidwood, two road resurfacing projects at Bungendore, and the start of major safety improvements at West Mulloon.

“The Minns Labor Government is continuing to invest in safer, stronger and more reliable roads across regional NSW”, said Member for Monaro Steve Whan.

“This almost $14 million package will deliver practical upgrades along the Kings Highway, including bridge strengthening, road resurfacing and safety improvements at West Mulloon.

“The Kings Highway is the most important connection between the NSW South Coast and the ACT, and these works will help improve safety, resilience and efficiency for the communities, businesses and visitors who rely on it.

“We know regional roads need ongoing investment, and the Minns Labor Government is getting on with the job of delivering the upgrades that matter.”

The investment includes:

• $8.15 million under the Towards Zero Safer Roads Program to widen a four kilometre section at West Mulloon
• $3.8 million to resurface two sections of the highway at Bungendore
• $1.6 million to strengthen Warri Bridge west of Braidwood

Work to strengthen the pier headstocks of Warri Bridge started on Monday 4 May and is expected to continue until Friday 31 July, weather permitting.

The project will improve the resilience of the bridge and help maintain access for motorists. The first resurfacing project will start on Monday 18 May on a 1.85-kilometre section of the highway near Mill Post Lane, south-west of Bungendore.

Work is expected to take up to four weeks to complete, weather permitting. The second resurfacing project will follow from Monday 15 June on a 700-metre section of the highway between Malbon Street and King Street in Bungendore. Work is expected to take up to three days to complete, weather permitting.

From Wednesday 20 May, work will also begin on the West Mulloon Safety Improvements project, west of Mulloon Road.

The project will deliver wider lanes, improved drainage and a minimum one-metre shoulder on both sides of the highway for four kilometres. Work is expected to be complete by November, weather permitting.

For the resurfacing projects near Mill Post Lane and Malbon Street, work will be carried out on weekdays between 7am and 6pm, and Saturdays between 8am and 1pm.

Single lane closures, a reduced speed limit of 40 km/h and stop/start traffic control will be in place during work hours. A 60 km/h speed restriction will be in place outside work hours for the safety of motorists.

Work on the West Mulloon Safety Improvements project will also be carried out on weekdays between 7am and 6pm, and Saturdays between 8am and 1pm, with single lane closures and stop/slow traffic control in place.

Motorists are advised to drive to the conditions, follow the signs and traffic control, and allow an additional five minutes of travel time.

For more information, visit the Kings Highway webpage, download the Live Traffic NSW app, visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701.