Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the Australian Government committed $140 million towards the Safer Roads program in June 2020 to stimulate the economy and create jobs, while getting Australians home sooner and safer.

This includes a share of more than $26 million for projects across the Riverina Federal electorates.

"Our funding injection for the NSW Safer Roads Program is about getting boots on the ground and shovels in the dirt to ensure this critical program of works is delivered as quickly as possible, saving lives and livelihoods," Mr McCormack said.

"Some 59 additional Safer Road Program projects are being accelerated across New South Wales, including along the Newell Highway near Parkes and Forbes, which we expect will prevent around 590 serious injuries or fatalities."

$6.5 million will be spent on installing the audio-tactile strips on the edge and centre lines of the Highway between Parkes and Forbes while an additional $1.12 million is going towards installing a single lane roundabout at the corner of Bushman and Dalton streets in Parkes.

The Safer Roads Program is expected to create around 950 jobs for both local construction companies and local businesses at a time when businesses and communities are doing it tough due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

NSW Upper House MP, Sam Farraway said the funding was welcome news for residents, with many spending a significant amount of time on our roads.

"Absolutely nothing is more important than ensuring each and every commuter on our local roads gets home to their loved ones safe and sound at the end of each trip, which is why every single dollar we spend on vital safety-improving upgrades is a dollar well spent," Mr Farraway said.

Importantly, both the State and Federal governments are committed to sustainable, long-term reductions in road fatalities and trauma in country areas that account for most of the road accidents in NSW.

NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said the aim is, as always, to get down to zero fatalities on our roads.

"We know this is particularly vital on our regional and rural roads, with high-level trauma on country roads accounting for two-thirds of all road deaths in the state," said Mr Toole.

"These works will save lives and bolster the resilience of the state's rural and regional road networks, meaning smoother, safer trips to school, work or even the shops - which will make a real difference for those in the bush."