Blue Mountains News

The accelerated program of works is in addition to heavy patching, pothole repairs and targeted drainage improvements across multiple towns and villages.

Highlights of this year’s program included five kilometres of repairs and resealing on Mount Wilson Road to improve access and safety for residents and visitors of Mount Irvine and Mount Wilson communities, and the resealing of the Wilson Way railway bridge in Blaxland – one of the most heavily used sections of road in the city. 

Blue Mountains Mayor Mark Greenhill said, “We understand that roadworks can be disruptive, and we thank residents for their cooperation. These upgrades are vital for ensuring safer and more reliable travel throughout the Blue Mountains.

Preparations are underway for the 2025-2026 Road Renewal and Repair Program, which will continue to address priority sites across the city.

Roads are prioritised based on several factors, including the severity of damage, traffic volume and safety. This method ensures that the most critical areas are addressed first while maintaining a balanced approach to overall road maintenance. 

Given the Blue Mountains’ varied climate, scheduling of works takes into account weather conditions, with lower mountains areas typically addressed in the cooler months and upper mountains areas scheduled during warmer periods to ensure better results.

The works are part of Council’s annual Asset Works Program and is jointly funded by Council and the Australian Government through the Roads to Recovery grants.

This work is part of ongoing measures to make the city more resilient to future natural disasters and follows on from emergency disaster road recovery work valued at $23 million over the previous two years, when five natural disasters damaged almost one third of the city's roads and also caused $172 Million in landslip damage at more than 100 landslip sites.

Residents can stay informed about upcoming roadworks and program updates by visiting Council’s website:here