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Statistics:

• Length: 315 km
• Northern Terminus: Mitchell Highway (ALT-A2), Warrego Highway (ALT-A2) and King Street in Charleville
• Southern Terminus: NSW Border at Barringun
• Miscellaneous: Continues as Mitchell Highway (NR71) in New South Wales
• Suburbs, Towns & Localities Along The Route: Barringun, Tuen, Cunnamulla, Coongoola, Wyandra and Charleville

Route Numbering:

• Current:  None
• Former:
• Road Authority Internal Classification: 23A & 23B 1

General Information:

A71 is a rural route connecting New South Wales with the mid western parts of Queensland. The route primarily passes through bushland and rural properties, and small towns. The major centres along the route include Cunnamulla and Charleville.

History:

• October 2009: Widening of a 5 km stretch of the highway near Barringun. 2
• 2009: Rest area upgrades at Wyandra and between Cunnamulla and Charleville. 3

This page looks at the former alignment of the Mitchell Highway between the NSW border and Charleville.

Preview:	Description:
	Black Intersection Directional Sign: Unusual black intersection directional sign in the Cunnamulla town centre, at the junction with Wicks Street, Jane Street and Murray Street, August 2008. Image © Richard Wardle

1 The State Road Network Map, 30 June 2008
2 Ministerial Media Statements, $1.8 million Mitchell Highway upgrade underway, 29 October 2009
3 Ministerial Media Statements, Rest area upgrades improve safety on Mitchell Highway, 22 May 2009

Last updated: 28-Dec-2019 10:10

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