The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments are celebrating a major milestone for the King Georges Road upgrade, with work starting today on Stage 2A of the project.
Stage 2A will upgrade King Georges Road and Connells Point Road intersection to improve road safety and reduce travel times and congestion.
This next stage builds upon the improvements already delivered under Stage 1, which widened King Georges Road from Stoney Creek Road to Forest Road from four to six lanes.
Easing congestion along this key corridor, the upgrades will increase efficiency and improve safety for the 60,000 cars, trucks and buses that use this road daily.
The Australian and NSW Governments have each committed $95 million towards the $190 million project.
This major milestone comes following the completion of detailed design, with the construction contract awarded to BMD Constructions.
Works under Stage 2A include widening King Georges Road from two to three lanes in each direction between Connells Point Road and William Street, and extending right turn bays on King Georges Road and Connells Point Road, among other improvements.
For more information, visit https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/current-projects/improvements-to-king-georges-road.
Quotes attributable to NSW Premier and Member for Kogarah Chris Minns:
"I've heard from our community just how frustrating congestion along King Georges Road can be, which is why we're working with the Albanese Government to get this upgrade underway.
"King Georges Road is one of the busiest corridors in southern Sydney, and this upgrade is long overdue.
"We're getting on with the job of delivering the infrastructure growing communities need, easing congestion and making daily travel safer and more predictable for local families and businesses.
"This is a practical project that will make a real difference for the tens of thousands of people who use this road each day."
Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King:
"This upgrade is about keeping people, business and freight moving across southern Sydney, with the Albanese Government investing in infrastructure that delivers real benefits for local communities.
"By increasing capacity on King Georges Road, we're cutting congestion, improving travel times and supporting a safer, more reliable network for the thousands of drivers who rely on this corridor every day."
Quotes attributable to NSW Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison:
"We're delivering better roads for southern Sydney, and this next stage of the King Georges Road upgrade is a big step forward.
"Improving the Connells Point Road intersection will help traffic flow more smoothly, particularly during peak periods when this corridor is under the most pressure.
"With around 60,000 vehicles using this road each day, these upgrades will make journeys safer, quicker and more reliable for everyone who depends on this key corridor."
Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Banks Zhi Soon:
"Locals know how challenging this intersection can be. Congestion during peak times and on weekends are causing regular traffic jams when people just want to get to the shops at South Hurstville, pick their kids up from school, or just go about their day.
"The works to widen King Georges Road, extend right turn lanes southbound, and upgrade footpaths and pedestrian refuges will make this intersection safer and easier to navigate for both drivers and pedestrians.
"I am proud to be part of a Federal Labor Government that is delivering $95 million in funding for this project, alongside our State Labor Government counterparts, working together to deliver the infrastructure upgrades our community needs"
