The Minns Labor Government has unveiled its solution to fix the notorious Speers Point roundabout that has frustrated Lake Macquarie motorists for years.
The concept design for the $16 million project is now on public display and open for feedback.
Once complete, the upgrades will deliver new dedicated turning lanes, roundabout metering with traffic lights during peak times, and improved safety for all road users including cyclists and pedestrians.
Traffic modelling shows the improvements will slash travel times by more than 50 per cent during morning and evening peaks, and 25 per cent during Saturday peak periods at the intersection of Five Islands Road, T C Frith Avenue and The Esplanade.
North West Lake Macquarie is expected to grow by 12,000 new residents and 6,000 jobs over the next 20 years, making these upgrades critical for the region's future.
The concept design incorporates extensive community feedback from consultations undertaken in 2024, with refinements including roundabout metering and extended turning lanes based on 59 submissions and 531 community pins on an interactive map.
The Minns Labor Government is committed to building the infrastructure that regional NSW needs.
Community consultation runs until 11:59pm Monday, 28 July 2025.
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