Mid North Coast motorists are experiencing smoother and safer journeys along Failford Road following the completion of a multi-million dollar upgrade.
The $4.5 million project was jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments through the Road Safety Program and involved widening both lanes and the centre line over a stretch of about one kilometre.
The upgrades are providing a smoother and more reliable journey for motorists in the area and improving the important connection from the Pacific Highway to Forster and Tuncurry.
The project provided a welcome boost to the local economy by supporting more than 35 workers over a six-month period.
Upgrades included an upgrade at Tipton Place and Beverleys Road intersections, improved drainage and driveway access, a wider left slip lane, new safety barriers and lighting.
Where necessary trees were removed to allow the road to be widened, improve sight distance and provide a larger clear zone from the lane to the edge of the road.
