The small town of Singleton just off the NSW central coast has received exciting news about a major road project happening in the area.
Singleton’s biggest infrastructure project has taken a leap forward today with early work starting last week on the Singleton bypass.
The work will include installation of fencing along the corridor, demolition of existing buildings and relocation of utilities. Additional geotechnical investigations and surveys will also be carried out.
The project is being built under a design and construct contract with tenders expected to be awarded in mid-2023.
Following community consultation the bypass will include a full interchange with Putty Road and a new 600-metre-long bridge at the southern connection.
The project will also be designed to cater for a later upgrade to a dual carriageway where required to meet future traffic demands.
Major work on the bypass is expected to start in late 2023 and it is due to open to traffic in late 2026, weather permitting.
The Australian Government has committed $560 million and the NSW Government $140 million to deliver the bypass.
More information about the project is available at nswroads.work/singleton.
Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King says the project represents a big boost for the areas economy.
“The Australian Government is proud to be making a significant investment to bring this vital bypass to fruition.
“This will benefit communities and businesses around Singleton by boosting freight productivity while safely and more quickly connecting people with jobs and services.
“We know the real difference this can make for Australians, which is why our Government is investing in infrastructure like this right across NSW.”
NSW Regional Transport and Roads Minister Sam Farraway says once completed locals will be able to expect significant traffic improvements from the project.
“The eight-kilometre project will ease congestion on one of the Hunter region’s most notorious bottlenecks making the daily commute for motorist easier.
“It will bypass five sets of traffic lights in Singleton’s CBD and remove about 15,000 vehicles a day from the town centre.
“The NSW Government is building what matters, like the Singleton bypass, to secure a brighter future for regional NSW.”