Parkes Bypass
Sector: Road • Location: Parkes, New South Wales, Australia
Source: Mirage News
The Parkes Bypass is a $287.2 million upgrade delivering a new 10.5-kilometre section of the Newell Highway to divert heavy freight traffic away from the Parkes town centre, improving safety and reducing congestion. The project includes two bridges, a shared path for pedestrians and cyclists, and landscaping that reflects local Wiradjuri culture.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Road, Government
- Location
- Parkes, New South Wales, Australia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Mirage News
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Original status | completed |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Parkes Bypass is a $287.2 million upgrade delivering a new 10.5-kilometre section of the Newell Highway to divert heavy freight traffic away from the Parkes town centre, improving safety and reducing congestion. The project includes two bridges, a shared path for pedestrians and cyclists, and landscaping that reflects local Wiradjuri culture. |
Original sector | Transport |
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Location
Country | Australia |
State | New South Wales |
City | Parkes |
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Source | Mirage News |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Road, Government |
Article published date | 2025-12-04 |
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