A $65 million planning program will shape the future of seven key freight and commuter corridors in Sydney’s fast-growing south-west, easing pressure on supply chains and creating safer, more efficient connections to major employment hubs.
The South West Sydney Roads – Planning Project will prepare business cases for 76.5 kilometres of arterial routes that together carry more than 100,000 vehicles every day. With freight making up a significant share of this traffic, the strategy is designed to remove bottlenecks, unlock capacity, and improve access to the Port of Botany, Western Sydney Airport, and industrial precincts.
The Hume Motorway between Narellan Road and Picton Road is one of the highest-priority corridors. Carrying more than 52,000 vehicles daily, it is a critical freight spine linking interstate routes with Western Sydney. Planning work will explore new access strategies and options to keep freight moving efficiently.
Cowpasture Road, linking the M7 Motorway to Camden Valley Way, is also set for widening from four to six lanes. The upgrade will directly support the Western Sydney Airport precinct and Bradfield City, areas that are emerging as major freight and logistics hubs.
Camden Valley Way and Menangle Road are earmarked for similar widening projects, while Campbelltown Road, Appin town centre, and Jersey Road are now included in the expanded program. Together, these works will ensure freight has safer, more reliable access across the region, while also supporting residents and businesses.
The initiative complements billions of dollars already committed to Western Sydney infrastructure, including the toll-free M12 Motorway to the airport, upgrades to Fifteenth Avenue and Elizabeth Drive, and capacity improvements along the M5.