TRUCKIES’ REST AREA UPGRADE COMPLETE

Northbound truckies looking for a safe place to rest now have fash new facilities on the Pacifc Motorway north of Maclean.

A Transport for NSW spokesperson said an upgrade of the Bundjalung rest area, about 15 kilometers north of the Iluka turn off on the motorway, has just been completed.

“This is a popular area for truckies needing a rest in their drive north towards Brisbane and the facilities were designed to meet the needs of heavy vehicle drivers,” the spokesperson said.

“The additional facilities are about 200 meters north of the existing rest area facilities and are closer to where drivers park their heavy vehicles.

“They include a toilet block with four toilets - including a disabled toilet – three picnic shelters, footpaths and associated infrastructure.”

The spokesperson said Transport was very aware how important it was for drivers, whether it be of passenger or heavy vehicles, to take regular rest breaks.

“These upgraded facilities will encourage them to do just that and is all part of the NSW Government measures to make our roads safer,” the spokesperson said.

“Truckies will have easy access back to the highway so we believe it will be very popular.”