The Minns Labor Government is getting on with the job of building better and safer roads for South West Sydney.
The Government is today announcing the preferred option for a major upgrade of Remembrance Driveway (also known as the Old Hume Highway) in Camden South, investing in safer signalised intersections for the area.
The Minns and Albanese Labor Governments have funded investigations for safety improvements along Remembrance Driveway.
These investigations have confirmed that the preferred option is to install new traffic signals at the dangerous and congested intersections of Remembrance Driveway with Elizabeth Macarthur Avenue and Wire Lane.
The intersections will also include new signalised pedestrian crossings and kerb ramps to create a safer crossing for pedestrians accessing nearby businesses and bus stops.
The right turn out of Armour Avenue to Remembrance Driveway to head north will also be removed.
The proposed works will improve safety for all road users by controlling vehicle movements and providing dedicated periods for pedestrians to cross the road, while also assisting vehicles trying to enter Remembrance Driveway from these side streets. The traffic signals will help prevent serious T-bone and turning collisions, which have resulted in serious injuries in recent years.
In the interim, the U-turn bay at Armour Avenue is to be closed off. Removing the U-turn bay will simplify the intersection to allow safer passage for other vehicle movements through the intersection until the broader intersection works are implemented.
Drivers needing to do the U-urn can use the alternative route via the Bridgewater Boulevard roundabout.
Work to remove the U-turn bay will take place over five nights between Sunday 7 December and Wednesday 24 December 2025. During that time, temporary speed limits will be in place and traffic controllers will work to ensure road users, pedestrians and workers stay safe.
Work will be scheduled to minimise noise impacts and community disruption, where possible.
This project is funded under the Road Safety Program, which was launched in early 2024, and aims to improve safety and reduce crashes on NSW roads. The Australian and NSW governments are investing $518 million into road safety projects across NSW.
Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison said:
"The Minns Labor Government is getting on with delivering better, safer roads for South West Sydney.
"Following strong advocacy and a community campaign from the Member for Camden Sally Quinnell, we are taking action to progress these much-needed intersection upgrades.
"This is an excellent result which will improve the safety in this area for residents and all road users along Remembrance Drive and Armour Avenue.
"The new signals will provide safer connections for both drivers and pedestrians between the eastern and western communities and facilities in Camden South."
Member for Camden Sally Quinnell said:
"These traffic lights will deliver safer pedestrian crossing and vehicle exit points across Remembrance Driveway, Elizabeth Macarthur Avenue and Wire Lane.
"For 12 years, the former Liberal Government failed to deliver the critical road upgrades that the people of Camden need.
"That's why the Minns Labor Government is upgrading Remembrance Driveway, to keep motorists and pedestrians safe."
