Steve Whan
Member for Monaro
New overtaking lane now open on the Kings Highway
MEDIA RELEASE
Friday, 13 December 2024
Member for Monaro Steve Whan has announced a new 760-metre eastbound overtaking lane on the Kings Highway at Mulloon is now open to traffic.
Made possible thank to a $4 million investment from the Minns Labor Government, the overtaking lane between Mulloon Creek and Goulburn Road is the second to be opened under the extensive program of upgrades on the Kings Highway.
These upgrades will provide a safer road and improve traffic efficiency between Batemans Bay and the NSW/ACT border.
From 2015 to 2019 there were 17 crashes along the highway at Mulloon, with one resulting in a fatality.
The new overtaking lane, along with additional safety treatments delivered in the area, are designed to help to reduce the likelihood of fatal and seriou8r injury crashes on the highway.
Safety upgrades in the rea will enhance the resilience of the road to incidents and natural hazards, and have included the installation of a widened centreline and shoulders, roadside safety barriers, and audio tactile line-marking.
The Kings Highway Upgrade program is expected to be complete by June 2025, weather permitting.
Quotes attributable to Member for Monaro Steve Whan
"The Minns Labor Government is investing $20 million to deliver key upgrades such as additional overtaking lanes, wider shoulders, and safety barriers to improve the safety and efficiency of the Kings Highway for all road users.
"With more than 5000 vehicles travelling on the Kings Highway each day, it is a critical route for local, medical, freight and tourist traffic, and these upgrades will support economic and community growth for our region.
"The new overtaking lane at Mulloon will offer more opportunities for motorists to safely overtake and reduce the risk of crashes.
"The Kings Highway upgrades are key to improving connection between our communities and improving the reliability of journeys
"I want to thank everyone in the electorate who has brought this issue to my attention over the months, and motorists for their ongoing patience while these important safety upgrades are carried out."
