The Minns and Albanese Labor Governments will take the first steps towards a much-needed extension of the Camden Bypass, improving connectivity and easing congestion for families across South-West Sydney.
Following 12 years of inaction from the former Liberal-National Government, communities in South-West Sydney have been calling for better road infrastructure and reduced traffic congestion.
With planning now underway, the new extension will include a flyover connecting the Camden Bypass to Camden Valley Way, helping motorists avoid two major intersections and Narellan Town Centre.
This project forms part of the $65 million South West Sydney Roads Planning Program, which focusses on seven critical road corridors across Greater Macarthur and the South West Growth Area. These include the Hume Motorway, Cowpasture Road, Camden Valley Way, Campbelltown Road, Menangle Road, a future extension of Jersey Road, and a bypass of the Appin town centre.
As thousands of new families continue to move into the region, this program represents a decisive investment in delivering the road network needed to support growth and ease congestion. It will help people spend less time stuck in traffic and more time with their family, friends and local communities, while ensuring South-West Sydney is not left behind.
After years of neglect from the former Liberal-National Government, too many communities in the South-West were left behind, with bumper-to-bumper traffic, longer travel times and overcrowded roads becoming part of daily life
The Minns Labor Government is turning that around through a record $7.4 billion investment in roads across Western Sydney, including the South-West Sydney Roads Planning Program. This targeted investment is focussed on delivering the infrastructure needed for one of the fastest growing regions in the country.
Transport for NSW is now progressing planning for the extension of the Camden Bypass.
GHD have been awarded a contract to develop a concept design and Review of Environmental Factors for widening two other sections of Camden Valley Way:
- 3.5 kilometres from the M5/M7 interchange to Cowpasture Road
- 1.8 kilometres from Oran Park to Anderson Road
Transport for NSW will keep the community updated as the plans progress.
Acting Minister for Roads, John Graham said:
"Western Sydney is growing fast but the former Liberal Government let the infrastructure fall behind, that is changing under our Government.
"The extension of the Camden Bypass would help these fast-growing communities avoid congestion points around Narellan and get home to their families faster.
"This commitment is about planning the roads infrastructure of the future so the people of the South West aren't cut off or held back from opportunity."
Member for Camden, Sally Quinnell said:
"I speak to parents and locals who tell me they're leaving earlier in the morning and still getting stuck in traffic around Narellan. At the end of the day, we just want to get home to our families - not spend another half hour sitting behind the wheel.
"That's why projects like the Camden Bypass Extension matter so much to our community. It's about giving people some of their time back and making everyday life a bit easier.
"Locals know our area is growing quickly and they deserve infrastructure that grows with it. We can't be playing catch up."
