Steve Whan, Member for Monaro, said the $250,000 maintenance project is essential slope stability work designed to prevent natural hazards impacting on motorist safety. "This State Government funded project will reduce the potential of natural hazards along a three kilometre section of the Highway," he said.

"Over the last five years, the NSW Government has invested $11.27 million on maintenance and safety improvements to the Kings Highway.

"This work involves the removal of trees on the hill crest above the highway, and the erection of a rock wall fence that will prevent loose rocks and boulders from being a potential hazard to road users" Steve Whan said.

Following the RTA's risk analysis of the slope's stability, a number of trees were identified for their potential to fall on the highway. An unspecified number of trees will be felled on the hill crest beside the Highway, on a three kilometre section near Government Bend. "This work will prevent trees toppling in shallow soil, and the dislodgement of rocks from root growth that can fall onto roadways creating hazardous situations for road users," Steve Whan said.

The work will be done with minimum impact to traffic using the highway.

Work will expected to be completed by the end of March and will take place between 7am and 5pm Monday to Friday, with some possible Saturday activity.

During these times, traffic will be directed to use one lane. Signage has been put in place to notify motorists of the work.

To minimise disruption to holiday traffic the work will be completed ahead of the Easter holiday period.