The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments are delivering for Western Sydney, with Stage 1 of the jointly funded $226 million Mulgoa Road upgrade now complete and Stage 2 underway.
The newly completed Stage 1 works between Jeanette Street and Blaikie Road have widened Mulgoa Road to three lanes in each direction, improving access to and from the M4 Motorway and delivering safer, more efficient connections to surrounding retail and residential precincts.
Stage 2 of the works will upgrade the section between Jeanette Street and Glenmore Parkway, targeting a key pinch point to further improve traffic flow and reliability for the thousands of motorists who rely on this corridor each day. Work is expected to be completed by late 2028.
Around 52,000 vehicles use this section of Mulgoa Road each day, making it a vital link between Penrith, Jamisontown, Glenmore Park and the wider Western Sydney region.
Despite the challenges of working on a live traffic corridor, construction was carefully staged to minimise disruption, with the project delivered ahead of time and on budget.
Crews put over 743,500 hours of work into Stage 1 of the project, with works completed including:
- Widening the road from four lanes to six lanes to increase capacity
- Constructing or relocating 8 kilometres of underground utilities including water, sewer, gas, electricity and telecommunications
- Installing 2,460 tonnes of steel reinforcement
- Pouring more than 6,750 cubic metres of concrete
- Laying over 12,000 tonnes of asphalt
- Upgrading five signalised intersections to ease congestion
The upgrade will also improve bus travel, with new dedicated bus priority lanes on Wolseley Street and Glenbrook Street. A new 3.5-metre-wide shared path along the eastern side and a pedestrian footpath along the western side will also be delivered.
Environmental outcomes were also a key focus, with more than 130,000 tonnes of material recycled during construction. While some trees were removed, the number was reduced by 20 per cent from initial estimates, with more than 450 new trees planted and measures put in place to support local wildlife, including the installation of habitat structures.
A 560-metre-long noise wall has also been delivered to reduce road noise in nearby neighbourhoods.
Further south at Mulgoa, additional safety improvements are also being delivered, including shoulder widening, minor road realignment, and the installation of safety barriers at the intersection of Mulgoa Road and Roscrea Drive.
Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King said:
"Mulgoa Road is busy, and the upgrades we've completed so far will make a big difference to how cars can flow on and off the M4.
"Thousands of people use this key north-south road through this growing part of Sydney, so these upgrades being delivered by the Albanese and Minns Labor governments will make a real difference."
Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney, Prue Car said:
"For far too long, Penrith residents have seen housing development in the local area surge ahead without the critical infrastructure to support it.
"The former Liberal government simply failed to plan for our community's growth, so having Stage 1 of this long overdue upgrade delivered ahead of time and on budget is an important step forward.
"There's more work to do, and the Minns Labor Government is continuing to deliver the vital road upgrades communities like ours deserve - so residents can spend less time in traffic and more time with their families.
NSW Minister for Roads, Jenny Aitchison said:
"We know how busy Mulgoa Road is, with around 52,000 vehicles using this corridor every day.
"That's why this upgrade matters. We've widened the road, improved key intersections and delivered safer access, so people can spend less time in traffic and more time where they need to be.
"With Stage 2 already underway, we're continuing to invest in the connections western Sydney needs as it grows."
Member for Penrith, Karen McKeown said:
"Finally, the Stage 1 improvements to Mulgoa Road which have been greatly anticipated by our community for many years are completed.
"Opening these upgraded lanes, intersections and M4 interchange will make everyday travel safer and easier for people travelling to and across our city."
