NSW-New Rest Area announced on the Hume Hwy at Menangle

Transport for NSW is delivering a new Oversize Overmass (OSOM) and Heavy Vehicle Rest Area along the northbound section of the Hume Motorway in Menangle. 

The new rest area will be located along the northbound section of the Hume Motorway, opposite the Partridge VC Rest Area. It will replace the informal 'Dust Bowl' rest area and include enhanced safety features.

Construction will start on Monday, 13 January 2025, and is expected to be completed by June 2025, weather permitting. 

·         day works will take place between 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday 

·         night works will take place between 8pm to 4am, Sunday to Thursday.

The Moolgun Creek OSOM Stopping Area will remain operational during construction for OSOM drivers.

Features of the new Rest Area:

·         dedicated acceleration and deceleration lanes for improved safety

·         flexible parking to accommodate various truck types including OSOM vehicles and their support vehicles, without designated line-marked spots

·         will cater to Performance Based Standards (PBS) and higher productivity vehicles up to 53.4 metres in length

·         safety barriers separating the rest area from the Hume Motorway.

Matching the size of the Dust Bowl, the new rest area will measure approximately 150 metres long and 30 metres wide and is designed to meet industry needs with safety and convenience in mind.

Artist impression of new rest area located on the western side of the Hume Motorway in Menangle, located about 500 metres north of Partridge VC rest area

More information about the project can be found at Greater Sydney Projects - Environmental Assessment | Transport for NSW to view the published minor works review of environmental factors.

For enquiries contact projects@transport.nsw.gov.au or call 1800 684 490.

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