Seamless journeys are on the horizon for motorists who use the New England Highway, as work on safety upgrades commences at Burning Mountain, north of Wingen.

The NSW government is investing $3 million to deliver the highway upgrade — which will include stabilising and resealing the existing road pavement, as well as making improvements to drainage.

NSW Regional Transport and Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison said: “This highway is an important link in our road network for residents, local industries and tourism and this upgrade will ensure safer and smoother journeys for the 6000 road users who use this corridor each day.”

Work has already commenced on a 2.7-kilometre section of the highway, about four kilometres north of Wingen.

The upgrade is expected to be completed by mid-April, depending on weather conditions.

The Burning Mountain Rest Area will remain open to all motorists while the work is carried out.