Relief for Hunter drivers: Hexham Straight bottleneck eases as new lanes open

Relief for Hunter drivers: Hexham Straight bottleneck eases as new lanes open

Hexham Straight opens new lanes, easing congestion for Hunter drivers. Key infrastructure upgrade promises safer, smoother commutes by 2026.

New Hexham Straight lanes open as part of $2.24 billion project

The opening of the new southbound lanes will provide smoother journeys between Old Maitland Road and Sparke Street. Image: Sonia Hornery MP Three new southbound lanes have now opened on the Hexham Straight, as part of a $2.24 billion project that aims to cut congestion at one of the Hunter’s most notorious bottlenecks. Jointly funded by the state and federal governments, the project involves the M1 to Raymond Terrace extension and Hexham Straigh…