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Delays On Hume Highway For Asbestos Removal
Tuesday, 26 June 2012 02:35

asbestos warning sign There will be delays to traffic on the Hume Highway north of Mittagong for the next two weeks.

Work crews will be removing fascia boards containing asbestos from the Sierra Street overpass.

One lane will be closed in each direction between 9 and 3 Monday to Thursday and 9-12 on Fridays until  July 6.

There will be no effect to traffic on the Sierra Street overpass itself.

Roads and Maritime Services says the  asbestos will be removed and disposed off in accordance with safety requirements.

 

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