BY JARROD MELMETH
Revised plans for the Muswellbrook Bypass have been released by the state government, with community feedback being sought.
Online information sessions are being held in November where the community will have the opportunity to ask questions or raise concerns with the bypass to the Transport for NSW team.
There have been a number of changes, following a community consultation period in 2020 including;
- A full connection at Coal Road, providing a link to Muswellbrook Town Centre
- Connection to Burtons Lane and the New England Highway modified to join to the roundabout at the northern connection
- Connection of Koolbury Flats Row and the New England Highway been moved further north providing increased safety. A dedicated left turn deceleration lane has been provided for traffic entering Koolbury Flats Row.
- Right and left turning lanes provided at the connection of Milpera Drive and the New England Highway to assists vehicle turning and movements and improve the safety of access
The latest round of community consultation is open until December 17 at 5pm.
More information on the project, information sessions and feedback can be found on the Transport for NSW website.
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| Artist impression of the proposed southern connection facing north towards Muswellbrook. |
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| Artist impression of the proposed Sandy Creek Bridge. |
