2015 Roads and Maritime Services media releases
December 2015
23 December - New 10 km/h shared zone for Kiaora Lane improves safety for pedestrians in Double Bay
21 December - Gonn Crossing closes for maintenance
18 December - Community help wanted to find owners of roadside tributes on Appin Road
15 December - Gladesville Bridge officially recognised alongside Harbour Bridge as a Sydney icon
14 December - Operation Boatsafe promoting lifejacket use helps save lives
14 December - Changed boating conditions on Sydney Harbour for the SOLAS Big Boat Challenge tomorrow
11 December - Roads and Maritime Services launches Sydney's Summer Aquatic Events Guide 2015-16
10 December - Operation Capicure detects heavy vehicle compliance failures at Coles
8 December - Have your say on improving bus service reliability in Sydney's Inner West
7 December - Night work to progress Schofields Road upgrade
7 December - Early work starts on major road upgrade east of Sydney airport
7 December - Victoria Pass closures in December to deliver safety and maintenance improvements for motorists
6 December - Lifejacket use the long term solution to saving lives
4 December - Night work continues to improve traffic flow on Hume Highway in Villawood
3 December - $1.3 million proposal to reduce noise for residents near Warringah Freeway
November 2015
30 November - Upgrade to traffic lights at corner of Rocky Point Road and Russell Avenue at Sans Souci
26 November - Have a say on proposed night work on the M4 Motorway at Merrylands
26 November - Have a say on next stage of planning for Epping Road widening
26 November - Have your say on night work on Milperra Road in Revesby
24 November - Motorists advised of speed limit change on Parkdale Road in Bourke
20 November - Temporary disruption to online services this weekend
17 November - Have a say on night work on Princes Highway and Rocky Point Road in Kogarah
13 November - Night work setting up traffic switch on Schofields Road intersection
13 November - Changed traffic conditions on Cooks River Bridge Princes Highway at Tempe
13 November - Skippers reminded statewide boating compliance operation starts tomorrow
13 November - Have your say on extended no stopping on Clontarf and Montauban Street in Seaforth
11 November - Roads and Maritime Services welcomes clean up notice for Alexandria landfill site
11 November - Sydney Harbour proves the destination with exclusive marina access for boaters
10 November - Work starts on pedestrian bridge screen project across James Ruse Drive in Parramatta
7 November - Motorists advised of night closures and reduced load limits for Swan Hill Bridge
6 November - Safety improvement work continues at Hume Highway intersection with Stacey Street in Bankstown
5 November - Western Sydney's infrastructure plan accelerated
2 November - Gonn Crossing Bridge maintenance closures rescheduled
October 2015
30 October - Have your say about proposed closures on Morpeth Bridge
29 October - Robotic bridge inspector awarded best solution to workplace health and safety
29 October - Reduced load limit on Swan Hill Bridge on the Murray River
29 October - Community reminded to have a say on planning to extend M1 Pacific Motorway to Raymond Terrace
29 October - M1 Pacific Motorway closures for essential maintenance
29 October - Have a say on concept design of proposed Pacific Highway upgrade through Wyong town centre
28 October - Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan consultation report released
27 October - Have your say on a new electronic messaging sign on Pennant Hills Road at Oatlands
27 October - Have your say on a new electronic messaging sign on the Camden bypass at Narellan
27 October - Have your say on a new electronic messaging sign on the Hume Highway at Menangle Park
27 October - Motorists are encouraged to slow down on Cobboco Road, Eumungerie
27 October - Changed traffic conditions on Castlereagh Highway near Coonamble
26 October - Motorists advised of speed limit changes on two key roads in Bimbi
23 October - Safety fence installed at Dora Creek Bridge
23 October - Years of research shows fauna crossings on Pacific Highway are a success
21 October - New drug and alcohol guide announced for bus and coach industry
21 October - Tolling customers warned to be aware of scam emails
21 October - Have a say on night work on Henry Lawson Drive and Bullecourt Avenue
20 October - Community members invited to collect free mulch from Pacific Highway upgrade
20 October - Roads and Maritime Services cleans up for graffiti removal day
20 October - Have your say on night work for Stacey Street and Hume Highway
19 October - Hills M2 launches competition to transform roadside
15 October - Operation Harvest Moon to target heavy vehicle compliance during peak harvest season
13 October - Applications now open for apprentices and trainees to jump start a career
13 October - Starkey Street pedestrian bridge submission report now available
12 October - Have your say on preferred option for new Tooleybuc Bridge
9 October - Work starts on Cahill Expressway at Milsons Point
9 October - Chain of responsibility in civil construction education program starts this month
7 October - Have a say on next stage of plans to extend M1 Pacific Motorway
2 October - Motorists encouraged to slow down on two key roads in Wagga Wagga
2 October - Early work starts on Stage One Northern Beaches Hospital road upgrades
2 October - Work complete on new Wakehurst Parkway slip lane at Frenchs Forest
September 2015
29 September - Statewide safe boating operation heralds new boating season
27 September - Vehicle registrations suspended for illegal ride sharing
22 September - New bus lane marking unveiled for Sydney CBD
21 September - Call to help streamline Roads and Maritime medical assessments
18 September - Changed traffic conditions at the intersection of Ingleburn Road and Camden Valley Way at Leppington
16 September - Community invited to have a say on Macksville north facing ramps
10 September - Roads and Maritime Services warns customers to be aware of scam phone calls
7 September - Separation of heavy vehicles training and assessment introduced
4 September - Geotechnical investigations for Gunnedah second road over rail bridge
2 September - Travel time info on M5 South-West and Hills M2 Motorways to start this week
2 September - Have a say on the next round of improvements around Sydney Airport North
1 September - Have your say on parking changes at Narraweena to improve traffic flow
1 September - More than 100 markers being reinstalled on South Coast waterways
August 2015
26 August - Boaters encouraged to avoid waterways in Shoalhaven area
26 August - Consultation report for Pacific Highway upgrade through Wyong Town Centre now available
20 August - Singleton Railway Underpass ugprade planning progresses
11 August - Stage three work starts on Mid Western Highway upgrade near Goolgowi
July 2015
31 July - Squirrel glider family finds new home at Corindi Beach
31 July - Have your say on intersection changes on Catherine Field Road
28 July - Have a say on safety upgrade of Botany and Bunnerong Road intersection in Matraville
28 July - Work starts on the next stage of safety improvements on Martin Bridge
24 July - Major restoration work starts on McFarlane Bridge at Maclean
24 July - Roads and Maritime online services outage on Sunday
23 July - Geotechnical investigations for new Sportsmans Creek Bridge
22 July - New clearway to improve traffic flow on Princes Highway at Blakehurst
15 July - More frontline educators to help with boating safety in NSW
13 July - Boaters urged to keep safe in colder conditions
13 July - Plans progress to reduce congestion in the North West Growth Centre
3 July - No stopping zone to improve traffic flow on Queens Road at Hurstville
1 July - Rock blasting starts on Warrell Creek to Nambucca Heads Pacific Highway upgrade
June 2015
15 June - Nambucca Heads to Urunga upgrade progresses as Martells Road Bridge opens to traffic
9 June - Slope safety improved on Waterfall Way
9 June - Changed traffic conditions for Halfway Creek to Glenugie Pacific Highway upgrade
8 June - Long term engineer recieves Public Service Medal
3 June - Engineers Excellence Award commendation for automated traffic cone truck
May 2015
28 May - Motorists advised of changed speed limit on Wentworth Avenue at Eastgardens
25 May - Princes Motorway to close for essential maintenance
21 May - Merimbula to host on water training for boating safety officers
18 May - Have a say on the M1 Pacific Motorway intersection upgrade at Beresfield
13 May - Temporary closure of Camden Valley Way intersection at Cowpasture Road
11 May - All boaters urged to check safety equipment
7 May - Operation Safety at Night highlights need for increased education
6 May - Speed limit changes made to Northern Tablelands roads
4 May - Detailed design contract awarded for Prospect Highway upgrade
April 2015
28 April - Motorists reminded Moss Vale Road to close at Barrengarry Mountain
24 April - Boaters urged to postpone non essential boating as clean up continues
24 April - Changed traffic conditions at Narooma Bridge as upgrade work continues
24 April - Sydney Harbour Bridge to honour our Anzacs
24 April - Wreaths laid at feet of Australian Digger and New Zealand Soldier on Anzac Bridge
23 April - Maritime patrols ensure safety on NSW waterways
16 April - Motorists reminded Moss Vale Road to close at Barrengarry Mountain
15 April - Start of work to protect Cockle Creek bridges from corrosion
10 April - Spotlight on night boating safety
7 April - Reminder Dalgety Bridge to close in May for essential maintenance
March 2015
31 March - Boaters encouraged to continue safe behaviour ahead of Easter long weekend
19 March - 2015 Roads and Maritime Services boating handbook now available
16 March - Changed traffic conditions on Kings Highway at Queanbeyan
16 March - Galston Gorge to be closed next month for safety improvement work
13 March - Hume Highway interchange speed limit increased to 80 km/h
13 March - First stage of Boyd Creek Bridge almost complete
12 March - Changed traffic conditions for Hume Highway bridge work at Pheasants Nest
11 March - Work to improve bus access on Erskineville Road in Newtown
11 March - Changed traffic conditions on Yanco Avenue in Leeton
11 March - Changed traffic conditions to inform North West Growth Centre Strategy
10 March - Bridges for the Bush program provides $500,000 for planning to replace Gee Gee Bridge
10 March - Changed traffic conditions for Tarban Creek Bridge night work
10 March - Changed traffic conditions for night work on Forest Way in Belrose
10 March - Statewide compliance operation to encourage boaters to slow down
6 March - Parking changes at Kelso part of $85 million highway upgrade
6 March - Widening work starts on the Gwydir Highway west of Collarenebri
6 March - Motorists now benefiting from resurfacing work near Telstra Tower on Castlereagh Highway
6 March - Road safety improvements for Batlow Road at Homebush Park
6 March - Changed traffic conditions for Abbotsford Bridge upgrade
6 March - Pedestrian safety to be improved on Porter Street Bridge
6 March - Changed traffic conditions on Springhill Road at Cringila
6 March - Road surface improvements to Yarrangobilly Caves Road
4 March - Final closure of M1 Princes Motorway and Picton Road for essential maintenance
3 March - Investigations start to inform Epping Town Centre road upgrades
3 March - Memorial Drive closed in March for night work
2 March - Changed traffic conditions on old Hume Highway at Mittagong
February 2015
27 February - Safety improvement work starts on Wyong Road at Chittaway Point
27 February - Night work in mid march on the M4 Motorway at Granville
25 February - Community information sessions for Rankin Park to Jesmond project
24 February - Changed traffic conditions for night work on Goldsmith Street Goulburn
23 February - Macquarie Pass to close for safety investigation and maintenance work
23 February - Last chance to have a say on M1 upgrade between Kariong and Somersby
23 February - Have a say on Pacific Highway upgrade at Lisarow
20 February - New web cams extend safety network for boaters
19 February - Night closures of M1 Princes Motorway and Picton Road for essential maintenance
19 February - Closure of Snowy Mountain Highway at Brown Mountain for pipe replacement work
18 February - Fern Street closed as asphalt work is brought forward
17 February - Macquarie Pass to close for investigation work
16 February - Bulli Pass to close for investigation work
6 February - Remaining 20 bridge girders arrive for Kalang River twin bridges
January 2015
29 January - Have a say on safety improvements on Main Road Toukley
27 January - Safety improvement work starts on Pemell Street roundabout at Wyoming
23 January - Operation highlights boaters taking safer approach to towing
19 January - Gliding marsupials at Kempsey bypass crossing
14 January - Work starts on eastbound overpass at Maitland Railway Station roundabout
9 January - Summer boating focus on towing and propellor safety