The state government has called for tenders for construction of the eastbound overpass of Maitland railway station roundabout.
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Roads and Freight Minister Duncan Gay said the project was part of the government’s $45 million Maitland roundabouts project.
“The Maitland roundabouts project being carried out at Church Street, near Maitland railway station and High Street, near Maitland Hospital, and is funded through the Hunter Infrastructure and Investment Fund,” he said.
“The project aims to improve safety and traffic flow, while catering for future traffic growth in this busy area.”
Maitland MP Robyn Parker said the overpass would be 430 metres long and would connect to the New England Highway about 550 metres east and 400 metres west of the roundabout near the station.
“The overpass will carry two lanes above the Church Street roundabout and pass over the flood plain area to the north of the highway, at the eastern end of the bridge,” she said.
"The call for tenders is great news for road users and the local community, who are keen to see the project progress."
Tenders are invited from prequalified contractors for the building of road and bridge work and close at 2.30pm on September 13.