The MidCoast road network covers over 3,600 kilometres, consisting of 347km of regional roads, 595km of urban roads, 983km of rural sealed roads, 1,713km of unsealed roads. It is the second largest network in NSW. Managing such a large network with a relatively small population requires investing our limited funds wisely. Our major road and bridge projects focus on addressing the highest risk roads.
To support our efforts, we collaborate with the State and Federal Government to secure grant funding, specifically for enhancing the roads that connect our communities. During 2024-25, $68 million has been allocated for transport infrastructure assets such as roads, bridges, drainage, and footpaths. This includes a final $11.5 million of works under the $100 million Road Program that Council is undertaking in partnership with the State Government. The program includes the Thunderbolts Way Corridor Strategy, the Bucketts Way upgrade, and construction of a new bridge over Cedar Party Creek into Wingham. Council has also allocated $17 million for road maintenance for our local roads in 2024-25.
The following map shows the major road and bridge projects we are undertaking this financial year. The map does not show scheduled maintenance work. Click on the icon to learn more about each project.
*Updated monthly ahead of each Ordinary Council meeting. Last updated 4 September 2024.
Roads and bridges projects funded by the Regional and Local Road Repair Program (NSW State Government) Roads and bridges projects funded by the council capital works program Roads projects funded by the Regional Emergency Road Repair Fund Roads and bridges projects in scoping, funding not yet allocated Flood damaged roads and bridges
Find out more about some of our major projects in the Roads Projects Hub
Learn more about the capital works we will carry out during the financial year in our DPOP.