The Pacific Highway at Lisarow is now open to two lanes in each direction and the speed limit will increase to 60km/h from July 10.
Member for The Entrance David Mehan said the NSW Government had invested $178M to upgrade the highway between Ourimbah St and Parsons Rd.
“This is a huge win for motorists and the local community,” Mehan said.
“This upgrade will improve traffic flow, travel times and safety for about 30,000 motorists using this 1.6km section of the highway each day.
“We know traffic is an issue on this critical connecting route through the Central Coast and this is an important step in reducing congestion and improving safety.
“The project has also provided a welcome boost to the local economy, providing work for more than 1,900 people, including more than 120 different suppliers and contractors.”
Mehan said a key feature of the upgrade was the new rail bridge across the main Sydney to Newcastle rail line.
“The new rail bridge, which includes traffic signals, will improve safety for road users and ensure easier accessibility to the local road network, which is a huge win for the community and our freight industry,” he said.
“Other key features of the upgrade include new traffic lights at the intersection of Railway Cres and Tuggerah St (formerly Macdonalds Rd) with the Pacific Hwy, and the upgrade of the existing traffic lights at The Ridgeway.
“Road users will also benefit from improved pedestrian and cycle paths along and across the highway and improved access to the parking area at Lisarow railway station.
“Motorists will notice some finishing work being completed in the second half of 2023.
“This includes finalising the station carpark, site compound removal, rehabilitation and general cleaning of the area which will be carried out during standard construction hours – weekdays 7am-6pm and on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm.
“Final asphalting will also be carried out in the second half of this year during the night.”
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Member for The Entrance David Mehan
What has he to do with it. It was the previous government which started the road improvements.