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Date published: 14-08-2008
A $19 million upgrade to the State’s traffic light network that cut greenhouse gas emissions by more than 10,000 tonnes a year has been completed with the final set of lights being switched over in Parramatta today.
Date published: 13-08-2008
The noise assessment report for the Albury Wodonga Hume Freeway is now available to the community.
Date published: 11-08-2008
Roads Minister Eric Roozendaal today said work on the new $130 million four-lane divided carriageway on the Princes Highway from Oak Flats to Dunmore was progressing well.
Date published: 08-08-2008
Roads Minister Eric Roozendaal today announced that the Iemma Government had endorsed a ‘phase-in’ period to ensure drivers and trucking companies had adequate time to get used to the new ‘Chain of Responsibility’ laws targeting fatigue and speed.
Date published: 08-08-2008
The RTA will remove audible profile line marking on the Pacific Highway upgrade between Brunswick Heads and Yelgun following community concerns about traffic noise.
Date published: 04-08-2008
The next stage of the community consultation over the Mt Victoria to Lithgow Great Western Highway Upgrade gets underway shortly.
Date published: 04-08-2008
The RTA will be carrying out preparation work for the upgrade of the Great Western Highway between Ferguson Road and Ridge Street at Lawson over the next six weeks.
Date published: 28-07-2008
Roads Minister Eric Roozendaal today inspected the upgrades to the Silverwater RTA Motor Registry.
Date published: 28-07-2008
Roads Minister Eric Roozendaal today officially opened a new state-of-the-art RTA Motor Registry in Argyle Street, Parramatta.
Date published: 19-05-2008
The proposed corridor for the future duplication of the Barton Highway will go on public display this month, in conjunction with the start of technical investigations of the corridor.
Date published: 09-05-2008
The RTA is reminding the public that all devices with a motor must be registered for use on a road or road related area unless they are specifically exempt.
Date published: 01-05-2008
Local businesses and residents are invited to attend a Woomargama Bypass information session, to be held locally next week.
Date published: 29-04-2008
The RTA will consult the Moree community on a proposal for a staged opening of the Moree Town Centre Bypass ahead of its scheduled completion in 2009.
Date published: 28-04-2008
Bulli Pass is now open in both directions to light vehicles, five days ahead of schedule.
Date published: 27-04-2008
NSW Premier Morris Iemma today joined the Prime Minister of New Zealand the Rt Hon Helen Clark to dedicate the new Kiwi Digger statue on Sydney’s ANZAC Bridge.
Date published: 18-04-2008
Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions on the Punch Street Southbound Bridge on the Hume Highway at Gundagai due to essential maintenance work.
Date published: 17-04-2008
Motorists are advised that the RTA has started maintenance work on Tom Uglys southbound bridge.
Date published: 17-04-2008
Restoration work on the Gee Gee Bridge over the Wakool River, approximately 48km to the north west of Barham (38km east of Swan Hill), is scheduled to start this month (April 2008).
Date published: 17-04-2008
The RTA has advised of a load restriction on the Boggabri Iron Truss bridge, located 1.6km east of the Kamilaroi Highway on Main Road 357, between Boggabri and Manilla.
Date published: 17-04-2008
Motorists are advised of a temporary lane closure on the Hume Highway at Bargo next week due to essential resurfacing work.
Date published: 16-04-2008
Botany Road, southbound, was re-opened to on Wednesday, 16 April 2008.
Date published: 15-04-2008
A review of the Wymah Ferry service on the Murray River, east of Albury will start in May, to assess the effectiveness of this public transport service.
Date published: 24-02-2008
Roads Minister Eric Roozendaal today congratulated the NSW Centre for Road Safety after its innovative “Pinkie” campaign won a top national award.
Date published: 29-01-2008
The RTA is proposing to upgrade The Esplanade between King Street and Warners Bay Road, Warners Bay.
Date published: 17-01-2008
Bus commuters are being encouraged to have their say on the Victoria Road project, including the construction of an additional bridge over Iron Cove.
Date published: 07-01-2008
The State Government will directly fund emergency repairs through the RTA for all roads damaged as a result of the heavy flooding in Northern NSW.
Date published: 04-01-2008
The 2007 toll of 445 fatalities was the lowest loss of life on the roads since World War Two and a 10 per cent reduction on last year’s figure.
Date published: 21-12-2007
Motorists using the Pacific Highway over the busy holiday period are being advised to plan their trip before setting off and to take regular breaks from driving.
Date published: 21-12-2007
The RTA is reminding motorists that double demerit points are now in force on NSW roads.
Date published: 01-12-2007
The NSW Centre for Road Safety and the NSW Police Force today launched a major offensive against speeding on NSW roads over the coming summer.
Date published: 23-11-2007
Road safety improvements on the Pacific Highway, between Cumbalum Road to Ross Lane, Tintenbar, have started this week.
Date published: 21-11-2007
Get up-to-date information on road closures due to bushfires and other incidents 24 hours a day from the 'Live traffic' section of this website or by calling 132 701.
Date published: 21-11-2007
The new model Holden Epica has been awarded four out of five stars for occupant protection in crash tests under the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).
Date published: 20-11-2007
A new statewide motorcycle safety education campaign starts this week aimed at helping riders improve their cornering and reduce the number of crashes on bends.
Date published: 20-11-2007
The RTA welcomes NRMA Insurance’s focus on the need for drivers to improve their knowledge of the road rules and safe driving – and the need to pay attention to the road around them.
Date published: 19-11-2007
Wednesday 14 November 2007: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) systems can reduce the risk of single vehicle crashes by up to half, according to landmark new research released today.
Date published: 01-11-2007
A new generation RTA motor registry opened the doors for its first day of business at Blacktown on Monday 22 March this year.
Date published: 26-10-2007
Roads Minister Eric Roozendaal today announced a new hotline allowing the public to report abuse of the NSW parking scheme for people with disability.
Date published: 23-10-2007
The RTA raised more than $2 million at yesterday’s Australian International Motor Show Auction through the sale of 50 rare RTA car and motorcycle number plates.
Date published: 17-08-2007
Roads Minister Eric Roozendaal today announced major reforms to the car and light vehicle registration process which will save NSW families money and time.
Date published: 10-11-2006
The RTA has announced the companies selected to install new warning systems at 100 school zone sites by the end of the year.
Events
Event Date: Sunday, 21 September 2008
Special traffic arrangements in Milsons Point, Sydney CBD, Millers Point, Darlinghurst, Surry Hills, Moore Park, Kensington, Randwick, Pyrmont, Rozelle, Lilyfield and Haberfield for the Blackmores Sydney Running Festival on Sunday, 21 September 2008.
Event Date: Monday, 15 September 2008
Road closures and special event clearways will be implemented in the Sydney CBD for the 2008 Australian Olympic Homecoming Parade on Monday, 15 September 2008.

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