The Minns Labor Government is continuing to invest in vital road and safety improvements, with construction starting next week on upgrades along the Bruxner Highway between Ballina and Lismore.
The $7.5 million safety upgrades at Alstonville will be completed in two stages. Stage one will include construction of a new on ramp at Ellis Road onto the Bruxner Highway.
These works are part of the Minns Labor Government's planned improvements along the full length of the Bruxner Highway and a comprehensive Bruxner Highway corridor strategy.
Construction on Stage one will start from Monday 16 November and will include:
- New westbound on ramp from Ellis Road to the Bruxner Highway, including vegetation removal, changes to safety barriers, pavement widening and lighting.
- New T-intersection on Ellis Road approximately 700 metres north-west of the Ellis Road / Wardell Road intersection, including a dedicated right turn lane to the new on ramp.
- Minor adjustment to driveway accesses drainage, line marking and signage.
Construction on Stage two is planned to start from May 2027, weather permitting, and will include the implementation of safety improvements to the Bruxner Highway with Ballina Road intersection.
Stage two will include:
- Removal of the right turn lane out of Ballina Road
- Reconfiguring the dedicated right turn lane into Ballina Road from the Bruxner Highway
- Provision of left turn lanes into Ballina Road from the Bruxner Highway
- Central media, line marking and signage adjustments.
The Minns Labor Government is committed to improving safety and resilience across the road network, strengthening community connections so motorists across NSW can continue to travel safely.
The community will be kept updated as work progresses.
For more information visit https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/current-projects/bruxner-highway-corridor-improvements
Minister for the North Coast, Janelle Saffin said:
"Getting construction started on these Bruxner Highway upgrades is a big win for our North Coast communities, local drivers, and visitors.
"As our region keeps growing, we're making sure our roads are safer and easier to travel on for everyone who relies on them every day."
Member for Ballina Tamara Smith said:
"People across the Northern Rivers deserve roads that are safe, reliable, and fit for the needs of our growing communities.
"The Bruxner Highway is an important connection between Ballina, Alstonville and Lismore, used every day by people travelling to work, school, medical appointments and to visit family and friends.
"I welcome the start of these improvements, which will help make everyday journeys safer."
