The long-awaited start to relocate a railway crossing north of Henty which includes re-alignment of the Olympic Highway will start next week.
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The $7.2 million project involves building a new crossing about 850m north of the existing one.
Work starts on Monday and will be carried out between 7am and 6pm on weekdays and from 8am to 1pm on Saturdays.
It is expected to be completed in about four months.
"This is an essential project for safety, heavy vehicle efficiency and economic development in regional NSW, right in the heart of the state's prime agricultural area," member for Albury Justin Clancy said.
"The project will improve safety and prevent queuing over the level crossing for all road users north of Henty.
"The push to get this crossing relocated has been a priority for all involved, especially considering the near-crashes that have occurred at this location over the years."
"Council staff are about to start the road construction on the Olympic Highway, following the completion of major service relocation works involving Riverina Water, NBN and Telstra assets," Greater Hume director Greg Blackie said..
"Also council will be considering tenders for the physical construction of the rail crossing and installation of signalisation infrastructure worth a combined value of approximately $1.6 million at its next meet following completion of extensive design and approval work."
Motorists are asked to plan their journey, allowing for extra time when travelling through the area, and to follow the direction of traffic control and signs.
The highway will be re-aligned slightly to the east and when works are completed it will improve efficiency of grain movements to nearby Graincorp depot.
