Families, tradies and truckies in Sydney's north-west will benefit from a $385 million upgrade to Richmond Road, thanks to the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government's $5 billion WestInvest program.
Premier Dominic Perrottet said these critical upgrades would be a game-changer for families and business owners who travel along this road every day.
"We are making sure families across Western Sydney who use Richmond Road can get to where they need to safely and sooner," Mr Perrottet said.
"This upgrade to Richmond Road is only possible because of the NSW Liberal and Nationals long-term economic plan to keep our state moving forward."
Treasurer Matt Kean said $385 million has been allocated to transform Richmond Road and ensure a smoother, safer journey for drivers.
"The Liberal and Nationals Government is committed to future proofing the primary north-south arterial route between Richmond and the M7 Motorway, which passes through the key communities of Hawkesbury, Penrith and Blacktown," Mr Kean said.
"We are able to support the growth of Sydney's north-west because of the NSW Government's strong economic management and the WestConnex asset recycling program."
Minister for Metropolitan Roads Natalie Ward said 2 sections of Richmond Road would be upgraded which would also improve flood resilience.
"This is a rapidly growing area and we need to ensure families, tradies and truckies can rely on this key route to get to work and home to their loved ones," Mrs Ward said.
"We are connecting people to areas of employment, education facilities, shopping centres, and providing an evacuation route for those living in the Hawkesbury-Nepean flood catchment."
The funding includes:
- $285 million for planning and early works to widen to 6 lanes a 2.2km section between the M7 Motorway and Townson Road and to build a new off-ramp bridge to connect Richmond Road to Westlink M7.
- $100 million to widen to 4 lanes a section of Richmond Rd between Elara Boulevard and Heritage Road at Marsden Park.
Transport for NSW will keep the community informed as these projects progress.
