Length of closure for damaged Blue Mountains highway revealed (opens original article in a new tab)

The damaged Blue Mountains highway will remain closed for up to 15 months while a new bridge is constructed, with additional government support for affected businesses.

• The Great Western Highway at Victoria Pass has been closed since March 9, 2026, due to structural issues in a historic causeway
• The highway is expected to reopen between April and June 2027, after 15 months of closure, with a new bridge structure to be built over the damaged section
• The NSW government will provide $20 million in additional support for small businesses affected by the closure, increasing grant amounts to up to $25,000