The Minns Labor Government is delivering more road upgrades for communities on the Central Coast, with construction now underway on two new traffic improvement projects in the Gosford Bypass corridor.
The upgrades are part of the Government's $40 million investment to bust bottlenecks and improve traffic flow on the busy corridor, which carries 30,000 motorists each day.
The Gosford Bypass program is being delivered in stages, combining immediate congestion relief with planning for future major upgrades along the corridor.
Work now underway marks the start of the second stage of short-term upgrades designed to improve traffic flow, safety and pedestrian access while planning continues for design and delivery of the future major Gosford bypass.
The first stage of upgrades at Manns Road and Stockyard Place have already been completed, delivering two southbound lanes north of the intersection and a new 2.5 metre shared pedestrian and cyclist path on the eastern side of Manns Road.
Work now underway includes:
Pacific Highway and Parsons Road intersection
- Widening of the southbound lanes to increase southbound traffic capacity and improve traffic flow and safety at the roundabout.
- Upgrades to the existing roundabout and footpaths.
Pacific Highway between Newling Street and Kathleen Morreau Road
- Installation of a new pedestrian refuge island and a new footpath connecting Newling Street and Kathleen Morreau Road to improve access to existing public transport infrastructure.
- Lighting upgrades at the pedestrian crossing and footpath, road widening and improvements to right-hand turning.
Work started on Tuesday 28 April, and is expected to take about a year to complete, weather permitting.
Work hours are Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm and Saturdays 8am to 1pm, with some night work required between 7pm and 5am Sunday to Thursday.
Residents will be given advance notification of any night work, and every effort will be made to minimise noise by completing the noisiest activities by 11pm.
Quotes attributable to Acting Minister for Roads, John Graham:
"The Central Coast is an area where people want to live, work and raise a family, but with that growth comes pressure on local roads, especially along key corridors like the Gosford Bypass.
"More than 30,000 motorists use this corridor every day and these upgrades will make those trips smoother, getting people home sooner or to where they are going. Getting on with this work means communities will see the benefits sooner."
Quotes attributable to Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris:
"The Gosford Bypass project reflects the infrastructure delivery a fast-growing region like the Central Coast deserves.
"This project demonstrates the Minns Labor Government following through on its commitment to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow in our region.
"We made a commitment and we're delivering on it. This marks an important milestone for the Central Coast community."
Quotes attributable to Member for The Entrance, David Mehan:
"We're making improvements to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow, safety and accessibility.
"The Gosford Bypass project reflects the infrastructure a fast-growing region like the Central Coast deserves.
"The Minns Labor Government is following through on its commitment to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow on the Central Coast.
"We made a commitment and delivered on it. This marks an important milestone for the Central Coast community."
Quotes attributable to Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch:
"Locals don't have to wait for improvements with action happening now on short-term enhancements as the Gosford Bypass project moves ahead, marking the delivery of yet another election commitment.
"For the 30,000 motorists who use the corridor every day this is a welcomed step and will produce congestion relief and smoother traffic on the Central Coast.
"This series of projects is designed to bust bottlenecks and get traffic moving, as well as improve safety."
