More than 50,000 motorists who travel through the base of Mount Ousley each day are a step closer to safer and faster journeys with the award of the major contract to Fulton Hogan to design and build a new interchange.
The $390 million project is jointly funded, with the Australian Government committing $240 million and the NSW Government $150 million.
It will improve road safety by providing northbound access from Mount Ousley Road to the motorway via an overpass and will also provide better separation of cars and heavy vehicles.
When complete, the new interchange will include southbound heavy vehicle bypass lanes and safety ramps, a commuter carpark, and a shared path and vehicle overpass for improved access between Mount Ousley Road, M1 Princes Motorway and the University of Wollongong.
Detailed design work will start early in 2024. Transport for NSW and Fulton Hogan will work together throughout early work and the detailed design process to ensure the community continues to be informed about the project.
Early work will start in the coming months, including survey and geotechnical investigations, utility relocation and vegetation clearing.
Major work is expected to start in late 2024 and the project is expected to take about four years to complete, weather permitting.
