The Pacific Highway between Glenugie and Maclean will be renamed ‘Big River Way,’ once the new bypass south of Grafton, Ulmarra and Tyndale opens later this year.
The name is expected to make it easier for visitors and emergency services to move around the region. It is hoped the name will help to avoid confusion between the existing Pacific Highway and the upgraded highway.
When the upgraded highway is opened to traffic the route will bypass South Grafton, Ulmarra and Tyndale, to reduce the volume of traffic on the existing route.
Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Roads and Infrastructure and Member for Clarence Chris Gulaptis said the community provided suggestions for a new name in 2019.
“The local community who live and work along the section of the highway were consulted and included landholders, businesses, community groups and emergency services,” Mr. Gulaptis said.
“More than 290 local submissions were received which included 166 unique names being submitted.”
Clarence Valley Council Mayor Jim Simmons said the name chosen reflects the fact the majority of the road runs close by the Clarence River.
“Council decided on the proposed name for the road from the 166 unique names submitted and the NSW Geographical Names Board has since reviewed and approved Big River Way,” Cr. Simmons said.
“Council also recommended the section of road from Tyndale to Cameron Street in Maclean be given the same road name to ensure continuity, simplified signage and ease of way-finding for all road users.”
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