Repair work will soon start on two landslip sites on Clyde Mountain at Murrengenburg to provide a stronger and more resilient road. 

Both sites, located around one kilometre east of Government Bend on the Kings Highway, were damaged during flood events in March 2021. 

Repairs will be carried out to the downhill slopes of the eastbound lane on weekdays and Saturdays from Monday 9 February between 7am and 6pm for six months, weather permitting. 

Transport for NSW has appointed PCA Ground Engineering to carry out the work. 

The work will involve installing long steel rods, known as soil nails, to add strength to the slope before steel mesh and spray-on concrete are applied to help prevent erosion and address cracking in the embankment close to the road shoulder. 

Changed traffic conditions will be in place until the repair work is complete. The eastbound lane will be closed, with traffic moving into the two westbound lanes to maintain one lane of traffic in each direction for the duration of the project. 

A reduced speed limit of 40 km/h will also be in place. 

These traffic changes are necessary to keep motorists and workers safe while work is being carried out because there will be large machinery operating in narrow and steep terrain.  

Motorists are advised to drive to the conditions, follow the directions of signs and traffic control, and allow an additional five minutes travel time.  

For more information, go to the project website at nswroads.work/clydemountain

  
Member for Bega, Dr. Michael Holland said:  

 “This $4 million investment by the Minns Labor Government is about making sure the Kings Highway remains safe and reliable for everyone who relies on it. 

“Clyde Mountain is a critical connection for our region, and these repairs will deliver a stronger and more resilient road following the significant damage caused by the 2021 flood events. 

“These works are not cosmetic fixes. They are long term safety upgrades designed to stabilise the slope, protect the road and reduce the risk of future damage during extreme weather. 

“I know traffic changes can be frustrating, but they are necessary to keep motorists and workers safe while this complex work is carried out in steep and challenging terrain. 

“The Minns Labor Government is continuing to prioritise disaster recovery, repairing damaged roads and supporting communities as they recover and rebuild. 

“I thank local motorists for their patience and understanding while this important work is completed.” 

MEDIA:  

Lisa Miller | Dr Michael Holland MP Member for Bega | 02 6492 2056