Guanna Hill Upgrade
Project Overview
Client: Roads & Maritime Services
Length: 7.3km
Duration: March 2016 to October 2018
Value: $40 million
Works undertaken
The Mitchell Highway realignment project at Guanna Hill, located 21 kilometres north of Orange, involved a significant upgrade to improve road safety and efficiency. This project focused on realigning 7.3 kilometres of the highway, enhancing its width and alignment to accommodate increased traffic flow and provide safer overtaking opportunities.
Project Highlights:
Road Realignment: 7.3 kilometres of Mitchell Highway realigned for improved traffic flow.
Road Width: Upgraded to 3.5-meter lanes with two-meter sealed shoulders on both sides.
Overtaking Lane: Addition of a 1.6-kilometre eastbound overtaking lane at the southern end of the project.
Intersection Improvements: Enhancements made at the Strathmore and Guanna Hill Lane intersections.
Ausling’s Role:
Personnel: Included a Resident Engineer and a Surveillance Officer to manage and oversee the project.
Click to enlarge images