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Wollongbar motorists alert – change to overnight traffic conditions

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Road surface repairs between Lindendale and Sneaths roads will take place from this Sunday. Image supplied

Changes to the overnight traffic conditions on the Bruxner Highway, Wollongbar will take place from Sunday, February 2. 

‘Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions from this weekend on the Bruxner Highway at Wollongbar to carry out road surface repairs between Lindendale and Sneaths roads,’ said a spokesperson for Transport for NSW. 

‘To reduce the impact to motorists, work starting on Sunday 2 February will be carried out over two nights from 6pm to 5am, and is expected to be complete by 5am on Tuesday 4 February, weather permitting.

‘Single lane, alternating traffic flow arrangements and a reduced speed limit of 40km/h will be in place during work hours for the safety of motorists and workers.

‘Motorists are advised to allow up to ten minutes’ extra travel time, drive to traffic conditions, and follow the directions of signs and traffic control.’

For the latest traffic updates download the Live Traffic NSW App, visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701.

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