The Bucketts Way, the major thoroughfare from Newcastle to Gloucester, is set to receive $8 million in funding as part of the government's Fixing Country Roads program.
NSW Roads Minister Melinda Pavey made the announcement last night, and also earmarked $5.5 million for the replacement of the Clarence Town Bridge in Dungog, allowing for heavy freight to use the crossing.
The notorious Bucketts Way is riddled with blackspots and has been labelled as "deplorable" by Port Stephens Mayor, Bruce MacKenzie.
The money will be split between the Mid-Coast and Port Stephens councils for the road upgrades and work is expected to be completed by 2019.
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| Section of The Bucketts Way near Stroud. Image: ozroads.com.au |
