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Hexham Straight widening project completed

February 27, 2026

It’s a road that’s created countless headaches for its 50,000 daily commuters – but now the upgrade of the Hexham Straight is largely complete.

The widening project is expected to slash around seven minutes from travel times… and forms part of a $2.2-billion state and federal government spend.

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Sarah Iuliano

Sarah Iuliano is a reporter and producer with NBN News based in Newcastle.

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