The New South Wales government has unveiled a raft of new green reflector sites on regional roads to boost heavy vehicle rest stop options across the state.
As part of the state government’s $11.9 million investment to improve rest areas, 14 new green reflector sites have been marked to increase the number of identifiable safe rest stop options in the state’s south.
The green reflector sites serve as an informal heavy vehicle rest area and are marked by green dot style reflectors placed on guideposts. They act as a simple tool to help drivers easily identify appropriate informal heavy vehicle rest stop opportunities, particularly at night or in low visibility.
“Heavy vehicle drivers have told us how important green reflectors are in helping to easily identify a safe place to park, rest and check their loads,” NSW regional transport and roads minister Jenny Aitchison says.
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“Green reflector sites are an important part of providing heavy vehicle rest stopping opportunities along NSW’s State Road network.
“Marking these sites with green reflectors is a practical measure that supports the wellbeing of our truck drivers who play a crucial role in keeping our supply chains moving.
“The 14 new green reflector sites will go a long way in enabling truck drivers to stop and rest on what can be very long journeys, particularly at night.”
Work has been completed on these new green reflector sites:
- Burley Griffin Way: 4, 8 and 10 kilometres north of Binalong.
- Lachlan Valley Way: 17 kilometres north of Yass.
- Snowy Mountains Highway: 3 kilometres south of Bemboka.
- Princes Highway: 5 kilometres south of Cobargo.
- Olympic Highway: 8 kilometres south of Cootamundra and 5 kilometres north of Bethungra.
- Mid-Western Highway: 4 kilometres west of Weethalle.
- Newell Highway: 2 kilometres north of Narrandera and 18 kilometres south of Ardlethan
- Hume Highway: 4 kilometres south of Bowning/7 kilometres north of Yass and 10 kilometres north of Little Billabong.
- Monaro Highway: 13 kilometres north of Cooma.
In addition to this investment, the NSW government will also continue to roll out around $1 billion in lifesaving road infrastructure upgrades through its Towards Zero Safer Roads Program and the joint federal/ state funded Road Safety Program.
“The rollout of more green reflect sites is a big win for heavy vehicle drivers,” road safety advocate Rod Hannifey says.
“Green reflector sites have made a real difference out on the road. Another driver told me it had saved their life. It’s such a simple idea, but it’s already saving lives.
“There just aren’t enough rest stops for truck drivers across Australia, so this initiative in NSW is a huge help. It gives drivers a clear signal of where they can safely pull up and take a break.
“This project is definitely welcomed by the industry, and we’re looking forward to seeing more of these sites rolled out over time.”
The NSW government also introduced a number of measures in 2024 which will continue or expand in 2025. They include the trial of average speed cameras for light vehicles and removing a loophole that forced motorists driving on a foreign licence to convert to a NSW licence within six months.
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is exploring opportunities to establish additional new green reflector sites and industry feedback is guiding this work.
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