Maitland commuters frustration in traffic could be a thing of the past when the eastbound overpass opens on the New England Highway.
The NSW Government provided $51 million for the project on the Maitland roundabout, which will see the overpass significantly ease congestion going from west to east, which can back up for three kilometres.
The majority of the construction work is completed, however motorists will incur some diversions for night works to complete the project, once it is open.
Between 7pm and 5am, the roundabout will be closed from late September and throughout October. Traffic will be diverted to the hospital roundabout and then east via the new overpass bridge.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter Scot MacDonald says an exact opening date is yet to be announced.
"They're very much expecting it next week or by the end of the month. As I say, we've had some heavy rain that has disrupted and there's a bit more weather forecast so RMS [Roads and Maritime Services] will put out a bulletin hopefully relatively very soon."
Motorists are advised to keep to the speed limits while construction is still underway and follow the direction of traffic controllers and signs.
