More than 200 public submissions into upgrade of Goonoo Goonoo Road

Goonoo Goonoo Road (New England Highway) has been slated for a $3 million upgrade, which means it will be widened to two lanes between Jack Smyth Drive and Calala Lane.

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said the 200 submissions received would help shape duplication plans for the road.

"More than 20,000 vehicles use this section of the road every day and it's important we get the design right to effectively remove this major pinch point in Tamworth," Mr Toole said.

"Goonoo Goonoo Road is an important part of the Tamworth road network, providing a gateway to the city's entertainment and equestrian precinct and is a vital link between the city and the surrounding area."

Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson said Transport for NSW and Tamworth Regional Council investigations, carried out over the past two years, had shown "when comparing this section of road to other, similar roads in the state its safety performance was below average, so it is clear these improvements are vital".

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"Goonoo Goonoo Road is the first thing tourists see when they come into our great city so we need a safe, attractive road to welcome those people into Tamworth," Mr Anderson said.

"The community has made submissions about the design including requests to build traffic lights at the intersection of Scott Road.

"While this intersection is outside the scope of this project, the NSW Government will consider it as part of a broader plan for the region."

A summary report detailing all the submissions and responses will be made public late next month.

For more information and to view a copy of the concept design, visit: nswroads.work/ggroad.

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