Wednesday,
16 July 2025
Northern bypass connection opens

The northern end connecting Parkes to the Newell Highway bypass is open.

The section opened to traffic on Saturday, allowing access to the northern side of the town using Peak Hill Road - which was formerly the highway - from the bypass and vice versa.

Bogan Road, between the bypass and the Peak Hill Road (the old Newell Highway) - also known as the road to Northparkes mines - will be permanently ...

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