Ongoing safety work on the Mitchell Highway between Orange and Wellington at Neurea from Monday 1 June
The NSW Government is investing in safety upgrades at Neurea on the Mitchell Highway around 12 kilometres south of Wellington to deliver safer journeys for all road users.
What work are we doing?
Roadwork at Neurea will recommence from Monday 1 June 2026, following a pause in work as crews were redeployed in response to the closure of the Great Western Highway at Victoria Pass.
The work will include nightwork from Monday 22 June to Wednesday 24 June between 6pm and 6am to install temporary barriers on the Mitchell Highway at the Dripstone Road intersection.
The ongoing work at Neurea will include:
- upgrading drainage by extending existing culverts
- upgrading the Dripstone Road intersection with the Mitchell Highway
- widening the road shoulder
- reinstating audio tactile line marking (rumble-strips) following pavement resurfacing
- installing roadside safety barriers
- installing signage.
When and where we’ll be working
We will be working on the Mitchell Highway at Neurea from around 12 kilometres south of Wellington to around 500 metres south of the Dripstone Road intersection. We have provided a map over the page to show the location of the work.
Work will recommence from Monday 1 June 2026 and is expected to take four months to complete, weather permitting.
Working hours are between 6am and 6pm from Monday to Friday, and if required between 7am and 4pm on Saturday. No work will take place on Sundays or public holidays.
Nightwork will be carried out from Monday 22 June to Wednesday 24 June between 6pm and 6am.
All work activities and dates are subject to weather and site conditions.
What will this mean for you?
There will be temporary traffic changes to ensure a safe work zone, including:
- temporary barriers and single lane closures
- intermittent stopping
- a reduced speed limit of 40km/h during work hours
- a reduced speed limit of 60km/h outside of work hours.
There will be an increased NSW Police presence on site to enforce speed limits.
Please allow up to five minutes of extra travel time during the work and always follow the direction of traffic controllers and signs.
For more information visit
https://www.livetraffic.com/incident-details/261679 or download the Live Traffic NSW app. To receive updates direct to your phone, search for ‘Mitchell Highway – Neurea’ in your Live Traffic app, select the incident and click ‘Follow’.
Managing our impacts
We aim to manage our work to minimise impacts to the environment and the community. The work will involve the use of machinery which generates some noise. We will make every effort to minimise noise by turning off machinery and vehicles when not in use. We understand that the work will generate some inconvenience, and we thank you for your patience.
The Neurea project is one of six projects between Orange and Wellington being funded through the Towards Zero Safer Roads Program, a road safety infrastructure and speed management treatment program that aims to deliver sustainable and long-term reductions in road trauma through upgrades to the existing road network.
Following the completion of the Neurea project, crews will move on to the project at Neurea South which is now expected to be completed before the end of the year.
Preliminary Works Begin at Angus Bridge to Support Future Upgrades
Transport for NSW will commence preliminary works at Angus Bridge, located at Larras Lee on the Mitchell Highway, approximately 11 kilometres north of Molong, from Monday 25 May 2026.
The works are being carried out to support planned future strengthening of the bridge and to help protect its structural integrity.
Scope of works
The preliminary phase will involve a range of activities within the road corridor, including vegetation clearing, construction of new access tracks on both sides of the highway, replacement of two culverts, and the establishment of a site compound and stockpile area. These upgrades will enable safe access for machinery and personnel during the main construction phase.
Work schedule
Work is expected to take up to three weeks to complete, weather permitting. Crews will be on site between 7am and 6pm, Monday to Friday. No works are scheduled for weekends or public holidays.
Traffic changes
Motorists travelling along the Mitchell Highway near Angus Bridge should expect temporary traffic changes during work hours. These will include intermittent single lane closures and a reduced speed limit of 40km/h through the work zone.
Drivers are advised to allow up to five minutes of additional travel time and to follow directions from traffic controllers and signage.
Community impacts
While most activities will take place within the road corridor, residents and road users may notice some increased noise from machinery. Efforts will be made to minimise disruption, including switching off equipment when not in use.
Background
Routine inspections undertaken in 2023 identified erosion and scouring around the bridge’s foundations, affecting existing scour protection at the abutments. Further investigations confirmed that strengthening work is required to maintain the bridge’s safety and longevity.
In response, monitoring equipment, including time-lapse cameras, was installed in 2024 to track any structural movement, while designs for strengthening works were developed.
What’s next
Tenders for the main strengthening project are expected to open later in 2026, with construction anticipated to begin by mid-2027 following contractor selection. The strengthening works are expected to take approximately six months to complete.
Transport for NSW has engaged Cabonne Council to deliver these preliminary works to help streamline the process ahead of the main construction phase.
For updates, visit the Live Traffic NSW website or download the Live Traffic NSW app and follow “Mitchell Highway, Larras Lee.