Faster and safer journeys for Central Coast commuters are today a step closer, with work commencing to upgrade several key intersections across the Woy Woy Peninsula.
Part of a $19 million investment by the Minns Labor Government, the upgrades will transform three key chokepoints that have plagued local families for years, cutting travel times and dramatically improving safety for the 22,000 vehicles that travel on Blackwall Road corridor every day.
With construction work now live, the full project is expected to be complete within two years.
The Minns Labor Government has worked directly with residents and community to incorporate their feedback into the final designs.
This investment represents more than just concrete and asphalt - it's about giving families back precious time with loved ones instead of sitting in traffic jams. It's about local businesses thriving with improved freight access. It's about creating safer streets for children walking to school.
The upgrades will future proof the Peninsula's critical transport spine as the Central Coast continues to grow, ensuring this thriving community can expand without sacrificing liveability.
What is being delivered:
Blackwall Road and McMasters Road
- New pedestrian-activated traffic lights on south side of intersection
- New right-turn bay on northern leg to reduce congestion
- Both sides of McMasters Road to become left-turn only onto Blackwall Road for improved safety
Memorial Avenue, Maitland Bay Drive & Barrenjoey Road
- Dual right-turn lanes from Maitland Bay Drive to Memorial Avenue
- Separate left and right-turn lanes for motorists exiting Gallipoli Avenue
The intersection of Blackwall, Allfield and Farnell Roads upgrade is currently being reviewed. Transport for NSW will update the community when this has been finalised and will start consultation if required. The upgrade of this intersection will be the final stage of work for the project.
Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison said:
"Every parent and commuter stuck in peak-hour traffic on Blackwall Road knows this investment can't come soon enough.
"The Government has engaged directly with the community on these upgrades - proving that when communities speak up, Labor listens and delivers.
"The Minns Labor Government is getting on with building the infrastructure Central Coast families deserve - roads that work for real people each and every day,"
Minister for the Central Coast David Harris said:
"Population growth shouldn't mean accepting gridlock as normal.
"These smart, targeted upgrades will unlock the Peninsula's potential while making every journey safer and more reliable for the thousands of families who call the Central Coast home."
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said:
"As our community on the Peninsula grows, the Minns Labor Government is ensuring that our infrastructure is fit for the future, making sure that our community can get where they need to go on Blackwall Road, without needless traffic delays.
"The proposed upgrades aim to improve travel times and safety for all road users, ensuring faster and safer commutes for our community.
"Blackwall Road and Memorial Avenue provide crucial links between Woy Woy, Ettalong, Umina and the suburbs on the eastern side of the Rip Bridge including Daleys Point and St Huberts Island. As a vital link for our community, this investment plays a crucial role in supporting our communities' connection and growth."
