More than $2.56 million worth of upgrades have been completed on a 3.6km stretch of Jerrara Road, improving safety for motorists in the Goulburn Mulwaree Council area.
The project focused on smoothing out the road by fixing steep rises, dips, and sharp curves that made driving challenging, especially through areas with rolling hills.
This work was funded by the Federal Government’s Black Spot Program ($1,939,062) and the NSW Government’s Regional Emergency Road Repair Fund ($624,000).
It included shoulder improvements, creation of clear zones, installation of flexible roadside barriers, improved road geometry, curved shoulder upgrades, installation of audio edge and centre lines, and removed sight distance issues at the Jerrara Road intersection.
Line marking has also been improved. Together, these projects significantly improve safety and accessibility on Jerrara Road for all users.
Federal Assistant Minister for Regional Development, Anthony Chisholm, said that these upgrades formed part of the Federal Government’s ongoing commitment to improve safety on NSW’s regional roads network.
“We’re determined to do what we can, through initiatives like the Black Spot Program, to ensure people who travel on Australia’s regional road network get home safely each time they travel,” Chisholm said.
NSW Minister for Roads and Minister for Regional Transport, Jenny Aitchison, said that the NSW Government’s Regional Emergency Road Repair Fund supports regional councils to continue vital repair and maintenance work following recent severe weather and natural disasters.
“It’s great to see another project completed which will deliver safer, smoother trips for locals,” Aitchison said.
“We’re committed to working with regional councils to improve their roads and build the roads they need to help their growing communities prosper.”
Mayor of Goulburn Mulwaree Council, Nina Dillon, said that this upgrade represents a major investment in community safety.
“Jerrara Road is an essential connection for residents, visitors, and freight and these works ensure it is safer and more reliable for everyone who uses it.”
