THE Newell Highway between Narrabri to North Star is now undergoing works to make the route safer for motorists.
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Transport for NSW began road works last Tuesday to install rumble strip line marking for 3150 linear kilometres of highway.
The rumble strip line marking produces a noise and vibration when a vehicle is veering into oncoming traffic or drifting towards the edge of the road warning the driver that their vehicle is leaving the lane.
Rumble strip line marking is a low-cost option which helps to reduce the risk of crashes due to inattention and fatigue and is particularly effective at night or during bad weather, it is estimated to reduce the likelihood of vehicles departing their lane by 15 to 20 per cent.
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The rumble strip line marking will be installed on both the centre and edge lines in four targeted sections along the Newell Highway, with section one being Narrabri to North Star.
Working hours will be from 7am to 6pm Monday to Saturday, during this time temporary traffic changes will be enforced to ensure the work zone is safe, this will include single lane closures and 40 km per hour speed limits.
Motorists should add up to five minutes extra travel time to their journey while works are underway.
