en.Wedoany.com Reported - A $11 million road safety upgrade project has been completed in New South Wales, aimed at improving driving safety on key sections of Burley Griffin Way.

Burley Griffin Way is a nearly 300-kilometer-long transport corridor stretching from the east to the west of the state, playing a crucial role in transporting agricultural products from the western Riverina region. The road connects three highways: Hume, Olympic, and Newell.

This upgrade targeted the Goondah section of the route, including improvements to curves by widening the road and clearing vegetation to enhance driving visibility along the 3.6-kilometer stretch. The contractor also installed 4.5 kilometers of safety barriers designed to reduce injuries when vehicles run off the road. Additionally, audio-tactile line markings (rumble strips) were added to the pavement to alert drivers when they deviate from their lane.

Goulburn state spokesperson Bob Nanva stated that the $11 million safety upgrade investment will reduce the frequency and risk of fatal and serious injury accidents on this important freight corridor. He noted that widened shoulders provide better protection for drivers, while safety barriers have been proven to reduce the severity of high-risk crashes by up to 95%.

The project also modified the drainage system along the section and added a dedicated right-turn lane at the end of Goondah Road to improve safety for vehicles exiting the highway. The work commenced in July last year, with the safety improvements being part of the federal and New South Wales government's "Road Safety Plan." Nanva said that safer roads benefit local families, businesses, and transport workers, and these fundamental upgrades bring tangible changes to regional communities, freight operators, and all users who rely on Burley Griffin Way.