There will be noticeable changes to traffic conditions throughout the Hunter next week as maintenance work is carried out on local roads.

Transport for NSW crews are scheduled to hit the streets in the Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and Port Stephens LGAs (local government areas) from Sunday 2 September.

The personnel will undertake shot-blasting on the road surface at 19 separate sites, which is designed to increase friction during wet weather and ensure the ongoing safety of motorists.

“To minimise the impact, work will take place between 7pm and 4.30am on one to two locales per night,” a spokesperson said.

“Overall, it’s expected to be completed by Saturday 16 September.

“Sites with one lane in each direction will have single lane, alternating traffic flow arrangements, portal traffic lights and a reduced speed limit of 40km/h in place.

“Those with two lanes in each direction will have single lane closures, as well as portal traffic lights and a reduced speed limit of 40km/h.

“Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time.”

For the latest traffic updates download the Live Traffic NSW App, visit livetraffic.com or phone 132 701.

Work will be carried out at the following sites:

Lake Macquarie LGA

• Corner of Metcalf Street and The Esplanade, Warners Bay
• Metcalf Street, between Maurie Avenue and Albert Street, Warners Bay
• King Street, at Myles Avenue intersection, Warners Bay
• Anzac Parade, between Day Street and Renwick Street, Toronto
• Cary Street, at The Boulevarde intersection, Toronto
• Dora Street, at Doyalson Street intersection, Morisset

Newcastle LGA

• New England Highway, east of railway line, Tarro
• Industrial Drive, at Ingall Street intersection, Mayfield
• Corner of Market Street and Platt Steet, Waratah (just past the train station)
• Bridges Road, between Fleet Street and just past St James Road, New Lambton
• Parry Street, just north of Pacific Highway intersection, Newcastle West
• City Road, between Glebe Road and Railway Street, Merewether
• Newcastle Link Road, at Lake Road and Thomas Street intersection, Wallsend
• Thomas Street / Newcastle Road roundabout, Wallsend
• Newcastle Link Road on both west and east sides of Jesmond roundabout

Port Stephens LGA

• Corner of and Adelaide Street, Raymond Terrace
• Pacific Highway, at Hank Street intersection, Heatherbrae

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