The 9000 vehicles that make the trip each day between Lismore and Casino kick off the weekend with some good news that the Bruxner Highway will get an upgrade to improve overtaking in the future.

A Transport for NSW spokesperson said planning is underway for a project to improve traffic flow, safety and efficiency on the increasingly busy section of the Bruxner Highway.

“The Bruxner Highway is a critical part of the regional road network that links the regional centres of Lismore and Casino as well as the myriad villages and rural centres nearby,” the spokesperson said.

“Traffic volumes on this 30-kilometre section of road are increasing, and we are planning measures to ensure the highway can continue to cope into the future.

“One of the issues identified is a lack of overtaking opportunities.

“To address this, we are planning to install one eastbound and one westbound overtaking lane between Fig Tree and Richardsons lanes, providing the first section of dual carriageway between these two important regional centres.

“This option provides improvements in traffic efficiency while offering the best value for money during construction and the lowest traffic impacts for road users.

“This project is still in planning, so no construction timeframe or budget has been set.

“Timing and cost will become clearer after we have completed detailed design.”