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Govt releases final strategy for Barton Hwy upgrade

The Australian Government has released the strategy, which will guide future safety and efficiency improvements to the NSW highway.

The Australian Government has released the strategy, which will guide future safety and efficiency improvements to the NSW highway.The Australian Government has released the final Barton Highway Improvement Strategy, which will guide future safety and efficiency improvements to the NSW road.

The strategy prioritises new overtaking lanes and safety works as well as advocates for the roll-out of intelligent transport systems (ITS) technology.

Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester said in a statement the strategy recommended priority improvements that would mean that the highway could provide efficient and safe travel for years to come, with a number of priorities identified for action in the short-term.

“These initial actions include more overtaking lanes along the southern section, upgrading the road surface and carrying out safety improvements at various intersections,” Mr Chester said.

“Safety works including better road delineation, widening clear zones in high crash areas, and improving access and safety for cyclists and pedestrians within Murrumbateman village are also recommended.

The strategy was prepared by Transport for NSW and Roads and Maritime Services in consultation with the Australian Government’s Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development, the ACT Government, community representatives, local councils and members of Parliament.

Approximately 112 submissions were received for the final strategy with staged duplication, intersections improvements and overtaking points identified as priorities by the community and other stakeholders.

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