I work at Beresfield and ride through hexam most days. Heading east i use green bike lane as far as hungry jacks light then turn left and go under bridge through Sandvic access road(note this is a private access road with gates but i have never seen them locked during the week) and onto old Maitland road till hexham rsl. this is much easier than staying on hwy. Heading west i use bike path that starts just as you go towards overpass and bings you out at the hungry jacks lights( still see riders pusing there luck trying to jump acroos two lanes.)