Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) has revealed a permanent replacement for the Dustbowl on the Hume Motorway is set to open this month.
The Menangle Truck Parking Bay will replace the previous informal rest area on the Hume south of Sydney when it opens on December 19.
The new facility is located along the northbound section of the Hume Motorway in Menangle, opposite to Partridge VC Rest Area site.
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This new rest area has been designated for heavy vehicles only and has been designed to accommodate Oversize Overmass (OSOM) vehicles up to 125 metres long and eight metres wide. The site features a 300 metre deceleration lane, a 575 metre acceleration lane and a 5,000 square metre parking area which TfNSW says is comparable to the former Dustbowl.
“While these OSOM vehicles vary significantly in size, we anticipate anywhere up to seven vehicles may be able to park here at one time,” TfNSW says.
“In response to industry feedback, toilet facilities will be made available at the Menangle Truck Parking Bay by early 2026. The new site will also replace a temporary facility at Moolgun Creek.”
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