- Funding program Investment Road and Rail Program
- Status Completed
- Transport mode Road
- Expected start/finish Mid 2018 - Early 2020
- Estimated project cost $136,208,775
- Australian Government contribution $65,000,000
- Local Council/Shire Upper Hunter Shire Council
- State NSW
- Corridor Sydney - Brisbane
Project description
Construction of the Scone Bypass on the New England Highway.
Benefits
Improvement of freight productivity and safety on the New England Highway and resolution of the disconnection of the town during rail movements which cause closure of the rail level crossings.
Funding
The Australian Government has committed $65 million towards this project.
Timetable
Construction commenced in July 2018. The project opened to traffic on the 14 March 2020.
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