Heavy traffic expected heading north Camden Haven Camden Haven News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 4, 2024 TfNSW will be monitoring traffic at known pinch points in regional NSW like Coffs Harbour, Hexham, Blackheath, Nowra and Jervis Bay. AS holidaymakers seek to embrace some spring warmth across the state, motorists heading north for the Labour Day long weekend are reminded to keep their cool behind the wheel. Transport for NSW (TfNSW) Executive Director Operations Management Craig Moran said routes to family holiday hotspots will be busy, and the simplest hacks to help to arrive at your destination safely is to plan your journey, take regular rest breaks and drive to conditions. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au “This is one of our busiest weekends of the year, with thousands of people heading to the coast and regions to make the most of the warmer weather and the public holiday offering some extra time with friends and family, but with increased traffic comes increased risk on our roads,” Mr Moran said. “We’re expecting traffic leaving Sydney to start building from Friday morning, with the heaviest outbound traffic forecast on the M1 Pacific Motorway and Pacific Highway heading north, the Great Western Highway heading west and the Princes Highway heading south. “Our top tips to make it a better trip are; pack some patience, pick your playlist, and check out our journey planner before you hit the road. “Also think about rest stops in advance to help your holiday get off to the smoothest start possible.” TfNSW will be monitoring traffic at known pinch points in regional NSW like Coffs Harbour, Hexham, Blackheath, Nowra and Jervis Bay, and implementing arrangements to manage congestion as required, but motorists should still prepare for delays. “Routes heading back towards Sydney are expected to be busiest on the public holiday Monday, with a second wave of return traffic the following weekend at the end of the school holidays on Sunday 13 October,” Mr Moran said. Tragically, as of midnight 1 October, 254 people have lost their lives on New South Wales roads in 2024. “I can’t stress enough if you are spending time on our road network across the holiday period please put safety first. “Drive to conditions, don’t speed, wear a seatbelt, and make sure you get to your destination safely,” Mr Moran said.
