The NSW Government will spend $6.7M on an upgrade of a critical intersection at Chain Valley Bay, which will help unlock more than 900 new homes and reduce travel times.
Residents are being invited to have their say on the planned upgrade at the intersection of Pacific Hwy and Chain Valley Bay Rd which provides vital access to Chain Valley Bay.
The upgrade will include installation of traffic lights to provide safe, efficient and reliable access to and from the highway for all road users.
Other key features of the project include: a dedicated right turn lane and combined left/right turn lane out of Chain Valley Bay Rd; extension of the right turn lane into Chain Valley Bay Rd from southbound Pacific Hwy; new active transport connections, including signalised crossings, an off-road cycle path and footpaths; and improved accessibility of public transport facilities.
The proposal will retain the existing U-turn bay for northbound traffic.
Community members are invited to share their feedback on the concept design for the intersection upgrade by Sunday, December 15.
People can provide comments online via yoursay.transport.nsw.gov.au/cvbrupgrade
All comments received will be considered as Transport for NSW moves to finalise the concept design.
Construction is expected to commence next year, with specific timing yet to be confirmed and dependent on project approval.
Planning Minister Paul Scully said the upgrade would increase capacity needed to support the future growth of the area while also providing a boost to safety and connectivity for the local community.
“We know Chain Valley Bay is tipped for residential growth which is why the Minns Labor Government is committed to building a strong and reliable road network,” he said.
Member for Swansea Yasmin Catley said the community had fought long and hard to make the intersection safer.
“Installing traffic lights and adding and extending turning lanes will go a long way towards improving this road as more people move, visit and enjoy our community,” she said.