Wybong Road and Bengalla Link Road have officially been re-categorised as state roads, in recognition of their strategic importance to the region’s freight network.
The reclassification means the State Government will take responsibility for the ongoing maintenance of both roads, reducing costs for Muswellbrook Shire Council. NSW Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison said the change addressed a long-standing request from the local council.
“For years, Muswellbrook Shire Council asked the former Liberal and National Government for help with these roads, and for years they were ignored. That government promised to reclassify 15,000 kilometres of roads across the state and never delivered,” she said.
“We’re getting on with the job they walked away from. I’m proud that Wybong Road and Bengalla Link Road are now officially reclassified as state roads, with the NSW Government taking on responsibility for these important freight links,” Ms Aitchison said.
The announcement comes alongside continued progress on the nearby Muswellbrook Bypass, a separate 381 million dollar upgrade to the New England Highway.
