A man who escaped from a correctional centre in Goulburn has been arrested.

About 5.10pm (Thursday 1 October 2015) a Traffic and Highway Patrol vehicle stopped a vehicle on Five Islands Road, Unanderra and the passenger, who was identified as the 25-year-old man who escaped from Goulburn Correctional Centre yesterday, was arrested.

Two women who were in the vehicle have also been arrested.

They have all been taken to local police stations where they are assisting with inquiries.

Police thank the media and the public for their assistance.