Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) Government has announced the completion of safety improvement works on Moss Vale Road at Barrengarry and Cambewarra Mountains as part of the A$5.3m ($4m) Gilmore Safety Package.

The upgrade will improve commute times for many residents, as well as see an improved road network.

The Gilmore Safety Package helps deliver crucial road safety upgrades to the south coast of NSW. The main component of this package is for road widening to allowing heavy vehicles to pull over and let other vehicles pass.

"The Australian Government remains committed to improving road safety and freight efficiency on the national network, and this package of works continues that commitment."

Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss said: "Road crashes cost the national economy an estimated $27bn ($19bn) per year, impacting on the lives of families, motorists and local communities alike.

"The Australian Government remains committed to improving road safety and freight efficiency on the national network, and this package of works continues that commitment."

The Moss Vale Road upgrade provides an important link between Nowra and Bowral, as well as connects the Princes Highway with the Hume Highway.

The upgrade will provide a safer route for motorists, particularly those travelling to the village of Kangaroo Valley and the Southern Highlands towns of Bowral, Moss Vale and Mittagong for work.

Works are also being carried out on Turpentine Road, which will upgrade the road’s capacity and improve safety for road users.

The $690,000 Moss Vale Road upgrade has been completely funded by the Australian Government, which is contributing A$5m towards the upgrade package.