The Pacific Hwy upgrade at Lisarow is powering along ahead of schedule and should be completed by mid-year, months earlier than expected.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch said the Government is investing $178M in the upgrade between Ourimbah St and Parsons Rd.
“The upgrade will improve traffic flow, travel times and safety for about 30,000 motorists who use this 1.6-kilometre section of the highway each day,” he said.
Liberal candidate for The Entrance Nathan Bracken said investment in key road infrastructure such as this was important to improve the safety of motorists and traffic flow.
Key features of the upgrade include a new rail bridge across the main Sydney to Newcastle rail line, two lanes in each direction of the highway, new traffic lights at the Railway Cres and Tuggerah St intersections and improved pedestrian and cycle paths.
Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said the upgrade would be a huge win for the community and our freight industry.
“The project has also provided a boost to the local economy, providing work for about 1,400 people to date, including more than 150 separate suppliers and contractors,” he said.
Source:
Media release, Feb 23
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch