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New England Highway (National Highway 15) - Beresfield to Maitland - Halcombe Hill, Aberdeen Construction (Decommissioned)

Statistics:

• Length: NSW section: 580 km (Muswellbrook to Scone: 25 km)
• Northern Terminus: NSW / QLD Border at Jenkins (NSW) / Wallangarra (QLD)
• Southern Terminus: Interchange with John Renshaw Drive (NR1) at Beresfield
• Miscellaneous: Continues as New England Hwy and Cunningham Hwy in Queensland
• Suburbs, Towns & Localities along route: Beresfield, Maitland, Greta, Branxton, Singleton, Muswellbrook, Aberdeen, Scone, Parkville, Wingen, Blandford, Murrurundi, Willow Tree, Wallabadah, Tamworth, Nemingha, Kootingal, Bendemeer, Uralla, Kentucky, Armidale, Black Mountain, Guyra, Llangothlin, Ben Lomond, Glencoe, Glen Innes, Dundee, Deepwater, Bolivia, Tenterfield and Jennings.

Route Numbering:

• Former:
• Road Authority Internal Classification: State Highway No. 9 1
• Decommissioned: 2013

Background:

The segment of highway bypassed by the Halcombe Hill deviation has been the scene of several crashes over the years, and in recent times some very serious ones.

Work to realign the New England Highway north of Aberdeen commenced in Jun 2006. And was completed late 2007, and involved a new bridge over the main north railway, widened pavement with additional lanes, and a better alignment. The project cost The $16.9 million. 1

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	Approaching Halcombe Hill Workzone: Temporary speed limit, variable message sign and works sign approaching the Halcombe Hill workzone at Aberdeen. July 2007. Image © Paul Rands			Works Sign: Works sign explaing the scope of works and a variable message sign warning of hazards in the work area. March 2007. Image © Paul Rands
	Halcombe Hill: Looking towards Halcombe Hill, with the newer alignment on the right side of the photo. July 2007. Image © Paul Rands			New and Old Alignment: Southbound through the works zone on Halcombe Hill, with new alignment on the left of shot. March 2007. Image © Paul Rands
	Old and New Alignments: Image showing the old and new alignment at Halcombe Hill, July 2007. Image © Paul Rands			Diversions: Southbound traffic using the northbound lane of the old alignment on top of Halcombe Hill near Aberdeen, August 2007. Image © Paul Rands
	Halcombe Hill: The workzone at the top of Halcombe Hill, just past the main north railway, July 2007. Image © Paul Rands			Safety Fence Installation and New Carriageway: Southbound through the workzone, with posts for safety fencing installed, ashphalt machine and portable lighting, August 2007. Image © Paul Rands
	Portable Signal & Contraflow: The New England Hwy alignment being widened on top of Halcombe Hill near Aberdeen. July 2007. Image © Paul Rands

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Last updated: 08 Nov 2019 01:09

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