Dept of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications
A 3-year project to upgrade the Newell Highway between Narrabri and Moree is now complete.
Jointly funded by the Australian and NSW governments, the works include the construction of the region's largest heavy vehicle rest area at Spring Creek, and upgrades on 4 priority sections of this important freight route:
- 8 kilometres of pavement upgrades south of Moree, improved drainage at Clarks Gully, and upgrades to the Burrington Road, Tapscott Road and Wallanol Road intersections, completed in December 2024.
- 4.4 kilometres of pavement upgrades around Bellata, plus upgrades to Temi Road, North Street, Wilga Street and Oak Street intersections, completed in February 2025.
- 5.6 kilometres of pavement upgrades around Edgeroi and upgrades to the Smithfield Lane intersection, completed in June 2025.
- 2.6 kilometres of pavement upgrades north of Narrabri, and a new culvert at the Murrumbilla Lane Intersection, completed in August 2025.
The new rest area at Spring Creek provides truck drivers with essential facilities so they can take a break from driving. Facilities include parking for up to 18 heavy vehicles, new toilets, picnic shelters, rubbish bins and lighting for improved safety at night.
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