Burley Griffin Way commences at the intersection of Irrigation Way at Yoogali, in the eastern suburbs of Griffith, and heads in an easterly direction, passing through the regional towns of Yenda and Barellan, before meeting Newell Highway at Ardlethan.

[4] Economically it provides a link between the agricultural produce of the western Riverina and Murrumbidgee regions and markets such as Sydney.

[10] In 2007, a bypass was constructed west of Bowning, and Burley Griffin Way was realigned along this road to a new at-grade intersection with Hume Highway.

However this intersection can be covered in thick fog in winter, potentially causing accidents for traffic attempting to cross the high-speed dual carriageways of Hume Highway.

[11] The area is prone to fog and already had a reputation as a black spot, despite the intersection being opened back in 2007.

[14] Pile driving started in late May 2024,[15] and Retaining structures, stormwater drainage, foundations and bridge abutments were constructed from March to August 2024.