Funding from the upcoming budget will ease congestion on NSW’s Central Coast
The Federal government has announced it is contributing $336 million as part of the 2022-23 budget to upgrade the Pacific Highway in Wyong.
According to the government, the upgrades will improve traffic flow, travel times and safety through the town.
The $420 million upgrade is being delivered in partnership with the New South Wales government in an 80:20 split that will deliver two lanes in each direction between Johnson Road at Tuggerah and Cutler Drive at Wyong.
The works will also replace the Wyong River road bridge with two new road bridges.
Rail interchange will also be integrated with bus services, taxi services and disabled and short-term parking, as well as providing new signalised intersections at Rose Street, Anzac Avenue, North Road and Cutler Drive.
Upgrades will ensure the existing intersection at Church Street is updated and the Rose Street rail bridge is replaced.
The project is expected to commence construction in mid-2024 and be completed by mid-2027.
“This is a critical investment that will ensure the Central Coast’s infrastructure keeps pace with the region’s growing population and traffic volume,” Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce says.
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Minister for Urban Infrastructure Paul Fletcher says: “With the region expected to grow by 75,000 residents over the next 20 years with most of this growth forecast to occur immediately north of Wyong, the government is committed to helping improve road infrastructure now to support commuters and residents into the future.”
“This upgrade will not only ease congestion and improve the liveability of Wyong, it will provide a boost to local businesses and employment opportunities with the project supporting 950 direct and indirect jobs during construction.”