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Statistics:

• Length: 50 km
• Northern Terminus: Hunter Expwy (M15) and New England Hwy (A43) at Branxton
• Southern Terminus: Pacific Mwy (M1) and Freemans Dr at Freemans Waterhole
• Suburbs, Towns & Localities Along Route: Branxton, North Rothbury, Rothbury, Lovedale, Nulkaba, Cessnock, Aberdare, Kearsley, Mulbring, Mt Vincent, Brunkerville and Freemans Waterhole

Route Numbering:

• Current: B82

• Former:
• Road Authority Internal Classification: MR220 1

General Information:

B82 is a rural route in the NSW Hunter Valley. It's primarily 2-lane undivided roadway, which passes through residential, commercial and farming areas. Part of the route from Freemans Waterhole to Mulbring formed an alignment of National Highway 1 during the 80s and 90s.

The route acts as a bypass of the greater Newcastle area and connects the Pacific Motorway (M1) with the Hunter Expressway (M15) and New England Highway (A43).

History:

• March 2007: Upgrade of Middle Creek and Pokolbin Creek bridges. The Middle Creek bridge was replaced with wider structure. The Pokolbin Creek bridge was widened and the bridge deck strengthened with concrete and resurfaced. 2

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	Intersection Directional Sign: ID sign at the corner of Vincent St and Snape St in Cessnock, December 2016. Image © Spenser Tan

1 Roads & Traffic Authority, Schedule of Classified Roads and State & Regional Roads, 31 January 2011
2 Roads and Traffic Authority, Projects, Upgrade of Middle Creek and Pokolbin Creek bridges, December 2006

Last updated: 02-Jan-2017 15:28

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