Spray sealing has commenced on regional New South Wales roads to deliver smoother surfaces and improve safety
$37.5 million has been invested to improve the safety and reliability of New South Wales state-managed regional roads.
As part of the investment, Transport for NSW has commenced a 10-month spray sealing program, targeting more than 20 state road corridors from Broken Hill to Byron Bay and as far south as Eden.
The state government says this technology applies a protective layer of hot bitumen and aggregate that waterproofs roads against heavy rain damage, while providing enhanced grip in all weather conditions – extending road life by up to 10 years.
$25 million has been allocated to Western NSW, with the spray sealing program targeting more than 300 kilometres including Gwydir Highway, Kamilaroi Highway, Carnarvon Highway, Newell Highway, Oxley Highway, Castlereagh Highway, Mitchell Highway, Golden Highway, Mendooran Road, plus Barrier and Silver City highways.
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$8.38 million has been invested into Southern, with nearly 100 kilometres of road benefiting from the program, including Snowy Mountains Highway, Princes Highway, Moss Vale Road, Kosciuszko Road, Hume Highway, Illawarra Highway, Federal Highway, Appin Road and Monaro.
$4.5 million has also gone to Northern NSW to improve safety over 70 kilometres, including New England Highway, Gwydir Highway, and Bruxner Highway.
“Work is already underway with crews having started repairs on more than 45 kilometres around Broken Hill in September,” NSW roads minister Jenny Aitchison says.
“This smart investment in spray sealing prevents costly road reconstruction while delivering safer, more reliable travel for regional families.”
The spray sealing program will run until June 2026.