Truckies can expect more overnight delays as work continues on the Ironbark Creek (Toohrnbing) bridge section of the Hexham Straight Widening project near Newcastle, NSW.
To minimise impacts to drivers, work will be carried out overnight from 7pm to 5am.
The following traffic arrangements will be in place on Maitland Road from Thursday, December 4, weather permitting:
Northbound traffic on Maitland Road will switch onto the new northbound bridge using two lanes over Ironbark Creek (Toohrnbing). The two southbound lanes of traffic will continue to travel on the existing southbound bridge.
The speed limit will increase from 60km/h to 80km/h for the southbound lanes of Maitland Road, from Ironbark Creek (Toohrnbing) bridge to the southern extent of the project.
OSOM operations with a ground contact wider than 3.4m or with overall width greater than 4.5m intending to travel through the site are advised to contact the project team at least one day ahead of movement on 1800 515 141.
Northbound traffic on Maitland Road will switch onto the new northbound bridge using two lanes. Image: TfNSWTransport for NSW said significant delays will occur if operators fail to make contact. OSOM operators are advised the project operates on UHF channel 45 throughout the site.
A temporary speed of 60km/h will remain in place through the project work zone during ongoing day work, and a reduction to 40km/h during night works.
TfNSW also reminded operators that vehicles travelling under a permit must not travel off the approved route listed in the permit unless an updated permit is obtained from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.
Major work will continue from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday, out of hours from 7pm to 7am Sunday to Thursday, and Saturday from 8am to 1pm.
Drivers 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.
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