The Minns Labor Government is getting on with the job of busting congestion on the Central Coast, with work officially underway on the first stage of the $40 million Gosford Bypass upgrade.
The commencement of work marks the delivery of yet another election commitment for the Coast, with the Minns Government having now invested more than $294 million on Central Coast roads.
These early works mark the start of a series of projects designed to bust bottlenecks and get traffic moving for the 30,000 motorists who use the corridor every day.
The first stage of the project will prioritise the Manns Road and Stockyard Place intersection at West Gosford.
The upgrade will deliver:
- Extended southbound lanes north of the intersection to keep traffic flowing
- A new 2.5-metre-wide shared path for cyclists and pedestrians
- Improvements to the right-turn lane into Stockyard Place
- Smoother, safer road surfaces and line markings
- A relocated northbound bus stop for easier and safer access.
Work is expected to take about six weeks to complete, weather permitting, with construction carried out at night between 7pm and 4am to minimise disruption on locals.
Some lane closures will be required, and a reduced speed limit of 40km/h will apply as work is completed.
The Gosford Bypass program is being delivered in stages, combining short-term congestion-busting improvements with planning for future major upgrades along the corridor. Two further projects are currently in design and expected to be finalised in early 2026:
- Pacific Highway and Parsons Road intersection (roundabout capacity upgrade)
- Pacific Highway between Newling Street and Kathleen Morreau Road (safety and pedestrian improvements)
For more information and project updates, visit transport.nsw.gov.au/GosfordBypass.
Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison said:
"The Minns Labor Government is delivering on its promise to ease congestion and get traffic moving on the Central Coast.
"The Gosford Bypass is a vital north-south link for locals, freight and visitors, and we're getting on with the job of improving safety and reliability for every road user.
"This investment will make a real difference for thousands of motorists, cyclists and pedestrians who rely on this corridor every day."
Minister for the Central Coast David Harris said:
"Progressing this region-enhancing project is a major win for the Central Coast.
"The Gosford Bypass upgrades will cut travel times, reduce congestion and make our roads safer for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike.
"It's exactly the kind of infrastructure our growing region needs and deserves."
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said:
"We promised to fix congestion on the Gosford Bypass and that's exactly what we're doing.
"This upgrade will mean smoother, safer and faster trips for locals, and better connections between West Gosford and the M1.
"I want to thank the community for their patience as we deliver this important project for our community."
Member for The Entrance David Mehan said:
"Promises made, promises kept. This is a great milestone for the people of the Central Coast.
"These works represent real progress on delivery of the Gosford Bypass."
