The final stage of a project that started back in 2022 to reduce the amount of heavy vehicle traffic transiting along Dandaloo Street at Narromine is now underway.

Narromine Shire Council has started the diversionary works at the intersection of Gainsborough and Tomingley Roads to improve safety and amenity within the town.

Director Infrastructure and Engineering Services, Melanie Slimming, said the new intersection, which abuts the Narromine Waste Management Facilty will provide a safer and more efficient route for heavy vehicles travelling from the McGrane Way.

“The upgraded intersection includes new left and right turn slip lanes into the western end of Gainsborough Road to better accommodate high volumes of heavy vehicle traffic,” she said.

“This work finalises the bypass route, helping to keep heavy vehicles out of the town centre while improving overall traffic flow and road safety.”

The works are primarily being undertaken on the road shoulders, and minimal disruption to road users is expected throughout construction.

Ms Slimming said Council is mindful of the upcoming harvest period and will ensure construction does not impact local agricultural operations.

“If works are not completed prior to harvest, construction will be temporarily suspended to minimise any inconvenience to road users,” she concluded.