Woolgoolga to Ballina upgrade: Oversize over mass (OSOM) deliveries

Thank you

Thanks to the support from our communities, motorists, NSW Highway Patrol, precast yards and transport companies all oversize, over mass deliveries for the Woolgoolga to Ballina Pacific Highway upgrade are finished.

Over the past two years, more than 1140 girders were made, delivered and lifted into position.

Accompanied by police escorts or pilot vehicles they travelled from precast yards in Macksville, Coffs Harbour, Tamworth, Harwood and Brisbane.

Thank you for being patient, slowing down, giving way and generally taking extra care on the road.

While oversize, over mass deliveries for the Woolgoolga to Ballina upgrade have ended, you will still see them on the road occasionally. When these movements are being carried out there may be some delays for road users.

Tips for sharing the road with large vehicles

Oversize over mass vehicle is approaching

  • Reduce your speed
  • Move as far to the left as possible and prepare to stop if necessary
  • Follow any instructions given by the traffic escort.

Oversize over mass vehicle approaching

Approaching an oversize over mass vehicle from behind

  • Slow down and prepare for slow-moving traffic queues
  • Be patient. Do not risk overtaking, you will be given an opportunity to pass when it is safe
  • Be prepared for unexpected wind buffeting when overtaking.
    Oversize over mass vehicle preparing to turn cars queuing behind