Goulburn Mulwaree Council has successfully completed over $2.56 million road safety upgrades on a 3.6 km section of Jerrara Road, improving driving conditions and reducing crash risks.
The project focused on smoothing out the road by fixing steep rises, dips, and sharp curves that made driving challenging, especially through areas with rolling hills.
This work was funded by the Australian Government's Black Spot Program ($1,939,062) and the NSW Government's Regional Emergency Road Repair Fund ($624,000).
It included shoulder improvements, creation of clear zones, installation of flexible roadside barriers, improved road geometry, curved shoulder upgrades, installation of audio edge and centre lines, and removed sight distance issues at the Jerrara Road intersection. Line marking has also been improved
Together, these projects significantly improve safety and accessibility on Jerrara Road for all users.
Mayor Nina Dillon welcomed the completion of the project, stating:
"This upgrade represents a major investment in community safety. Jerrara Road is an essential connection for residents, visitors, and freight and these works ensure it is safer and more reliable for everyone who uses it."
Federal Assistant Minister for Regional Development, Anthony Chisholm said these upgrades formed part of the Albanese Government's ongoing commitment to improve safety on NSW's regional roads network.
"We're determined to do what we can, through initiatives like the Black Spot Program, to ensure people who travel on Australia's regional road network get home safely each time they travel.
Minister for Roads, and Minister for Regional Transport Jenny Aitchison said the NSW Government's Regional Emergency Road Repair Fund supports regional councils to continue vital repair and maintenance work following recent severe weather and natural disasters.
"It's great to see another project completed which will deliver safer, smoother trips for locals.
"We're committed to working with regional councils to improve their roads and build the roads they need to help their growing communities prosper," Minister Aitchison said.
