Residents are being encouraged to share their feedback on the preferred design for the proposed duplication of the Thornton Road Bridge over Main North railway.

Submissions opened this week, with the closing date Sunday 30 November.

The NSW Government is investing $50 million for the upgrade, which will improve traffic flow, travel times and contribute to the wider network improvements being planned and delivered by Maitland City Council.

A Transport for NSW (TfNSW) spokesperson admitted it was as exciting step forward for the venture.

“A preferred design has been developed for the proposed upgrade, which includes providing four lanes across the Main North railway to increase the reliability and capacity of Thornton Road,” he said.

“The project will help ease congestion along Thornton

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