A Roads and Maritime Services spokesperson confirmed that the ramp will open to traffic at the end of July, weather permitting, once modification works are completed.

The works include asphalt surfacing, the removal of concrete barriers and the installation of signage and line marking. 

During this time, northbound traffic from the Kempsey area has been instructed to use the South Kempsey interchange to access the highway while northbound traffic from the Frederickton area has had to use the old Pacific Highway, the Macleay Valley Way, and then use the new Stuarts Point Interchange. 

The works are part of the $675 million Frederickton to Eungai Pacific Highway upgrade, which opened to traffic last month and forms part of the 105 kilometres of upgrade under construction between Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbour.

Some 48 kilometres of new four-lane divided road is expected to open during 2016, with the remaining 57 kilometres progressively opening in 2017, weather permitting. 

For more information contact 1800 668 240 or visit the website: www.rms.nsw.gov.au/pacific (use Frederickton to Eungai link).