Motorists will soon experience improved rest stop facilities in both directions on the Hume Highway between Tarcutta and Holbrook with work to start this month on upgrades to the Kyeamba Gap Rest Areas.
Thanks to a more than $1.8 million investment from the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments, the existing composting toilet at the northbound rest stop will be upgraded to feature flushing toilets with disabled access and improved lighting.
The upgraded southbound rest stop, which currently only offers bins, will soon boast a new toilet block with disability access.
Both rest stop upgrades will also include the installation of new lighting, and parking for heavy vehicles.
The northbound rest area will be upgraded first, with works set to start this month and be completed by March, weather permitting.
During construction the northbound rest area will remain open, with additional portable toilets installed to limit impacts on road users.
The southbound rest area will be closed to all traffic when construction is expected to start later in 2025.
Motorists are advised the next available rest areas are at North Billabong (southbound) and South Tarcutta (northbound).
Access to local properties will be maintained throughout the work.
Work will be carried out on weekdays from 7am to 6pm and from 8am to 1pm on Saturdays.
Electronic signs and safety fencing will be in place to alert motorists to the upgrade work and access to the rest area will be maintained for motorists to continue to use the rest area during work.
Federal Assistant Minister for Regional Development, Senator Anthony Chisholm:
“These upgrades will vastly improve the amenities available to motorists and truckies who travel along the Hume Highway with toilets now open, new lighting installed and more parking available.”
NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Jenny Aitchison:
“Driver fatigue is one of the top three contributors to fatal crashes on NSW roads so these rest area upgrade investments we are making are designed to improve facilities to encourage the community to stop and rest.”
NSW Member for Wagga Wagga, Dr Joe McGirr:
“Rest is something that should be factored into all road journeys and this is the perfect reminder to motorists to stop in at a rest area like Kyeamba Gap and make the most of these facilities, before hitting the road again.”