Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions from Sunday to carry out construction work for the Hexham Straight Widening project.
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Planned works are:
- Lane and shoulder closures with a 40km/h speed reduction inbound and outbound from Newcastle on Maitland Road at the intersection of Old Maitland Road and the Newcastle Inner City Bypass from Sunday 21 to Tuesday 23 April
- Lane and shoulder closure inbound to Newcastle with a 40km/h speed reduction on Maitland Road between Ironbark Creek bridge and the Newcastle Inner City Bypass from Sunday 21 to Monday 22 April
- Lane and shoulder closures with a 40km/h speed reduction inbound and outbound from Newcastle on Maitland Road between Ironbark Creek bridge and Sparke Street on Tuesday 23 April
- Lane and shoulder closures with a 40km/h speed reduction inbound and outbound from Newcastle on Maitland Road between Old Maitland Road and the Hexham Bridge from Sunday 21 to Tuesday 23 April.
A temporary speed of 60km/h will remain in place throughout the project work zone during ongoing day work, and a reduction to 40km/h during night works.
Significant restrictions for over size over mass vehicles with ground contact wider than 4.2m will be in place during the work. Permit holders are required to contact the project team on 1800 515 141 to plan times and movements through or around the works.
Motorists are advised to follow the directions of signs and traffic controllers, use alternative routes where possible or allow up to 15 minutes extra travel time.
Transport for NSW thanks motorists for their patience during these important construction works.
For the latest traffic updates download the Live Traffic NSW app, visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701.
