The motorcyclist is believed to have been a man in his 30s.

The road was closed in both directions for more than five hours following the accident.

Bolivia Hill has been labelled a ‘deathtrap’ by Member for New England Tony Windsor.

Mr Windsor said in November last year the New England community was sending a message to the Federal Government about the stretch of highway.

“No doubt it is a deathtrap,” he said. “People have died there.

“It is the worst part of the new England Highway within the electorate and the last hill that needs to be fixed.”

Mr Windsor said yesterday he would continue to put the issue before the federal government.

“Bolivia Hill is an area where tragedies are going to continue to occur until it is properly fixed,” he said. “Federal Minister Albanese is well aware of the condition of the road having been repeatedly told by me in the Parliament.

“The NSW RTA (Roads and Traffic Authority), who are responsible for the prioritising of works on the New England Highway, are also fully aware of the condition of the road but have continued to block its prioritisation.

“Minister Albanese was to visit the area but the calling of the election has disrupted the program. I will be informing him of this most recent tragedy and again seeking its upgrade.”

Bolivia Hill was not included on a recent list of notorious crash sites released as identified as locations for mobile speed cameras.