Work is finally set to begin on the $420M upgrade of the Pacific Hwy through Wyong town centre.
The joint Federal and NSW Government project will provide two lanes in each direction from Johnson Rd at Tuggerah through the centre of town, including a new four-lane road bridge over the Wyong River.
The Federal Government has committed $336M to the project, and the State Government has committed $84M.
Benefits will include improved safety and traffic flow, more reliable road access to and through the town centre, and better connections to current and future public transport services.
The project will deliver upgraded intersections and a new, wider bridge over the railway at Rose St.
The work will also deliver improved facilities for pedestrians and cyclists, across and along the Pacific Hwy.
The upgrade will maintain Wyong’s identity and character while providing opportunities for future growth.
The NSW Government will start works for the project in coming months, including property demolition and clearing.
The design will incorporate feedback provided by the community last year in response to a refined concept display.
Key issues raised by the community related to traffic and transport, public and active transport, project development and design, socio-economic impacts, parking, and the environment.
The community and stakeholders will continue to be consulted prior to and during the construction phase.
NSW Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison said Wyong had faced challenges that stifled its potential for years.
“This $420M investment will not only alleviate traffic bottlenecks but also enhance connectivity and safety for all road users,” she said.
“We are committed to revitalising Wyong while preserving its unique character, ensuring it becomes a thriving hub for our community.”
The project is close to the heart of Federal Member for Dobell Emma McBride, who grew up in Wyong.
“I know just how important this upgrade is for our community,” she said.
“Locals will start seeing works in the coming months.
“Once completed the project will ease congestion through Wyong and Tuggerah and get people home sooner and safer.”
NSW Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Wyong David Harris said the long wait for works to begin was finally over.
“This major project will really get Wyong moving and make a massive difference for the people who use this road each day, whether they are driving, riding, walking or crossing it to get to Wyong railway station,” he said.
“It will mean more reliable journeys for bus passengers as well, with the lane duplication set to reduce congestion from Tuggerah through Wyong town centre and beyond.”
Business Wyong President Matthew Lusted welcomed the improvements the upgrade will bring now and into the future.
“As Wyong continues to grow in population and commercial enterprise it will be the residents, commuters and businesses who benefit from being able to move about their area with greater ease,” he said.
With the lane duplication set to reduce congestion from Tuggerah through Wyong town centre and beyond. This is true. It will move the bottleneck from Johnson Rd to Cutler Dr
This is only the first stage for upgrades through to San Remo. The old Pacific Highway is a massive upgrade that may take 20 years to finish but it will happen.
Like many other residents of the Central Coast,I am glad to see that this long overdue project is finally becoming reality.Recent years has seen traffic issues go from bad to worse on this crucial part of the coast.Wyong has so much potential with a growing population and some quality businesses in the region,it does have adequate train/bus services operating,so it’s logical to finance this project and hopefully negate the daily logjam that motorists face.
Excellent – like everything on the north end of the coast this is long overdue but as usual only done I halves by the government by simply moving the bottleneck further up the highway – it needs to be continued to connect the Warnervale link road and then it will achieve something.
I was starting to think pigs might fly before they ever got this off the ground.
what morron came up with that idea.there should be a 4 lane highway from nth Wyong roundabout ,behind the race course then above police Ave then over housing and the river.cheaper and will not kill the town centre.
I’ll believe it, when I see it.
about time the traffic is horrendous.
Love that its finally getting started.Agreed the bottle neck will move future down toward cutler drive. How long I wonder will it take for 4 lanes all the along the pacific hwy through to wyong hospital, which will have to be the next step. And also the road that was going to go through from Warnervale to Watanobbi.
The extension of the railway rd is scheduled for 2035, according to the big display that was up at Lake Hole Shopping Centre 3-4 years ago..
Glad to see this finally happening. Traffic is horrendous through Wyong. Once the entire Pacific Highway is double lanes, traffic will improve. With the amount of new homes in the area, road infrastructure just hasn’t been an issue, untill too late. I don’t know why they don’t put a road in along the railway line from Watanobbi to Sparks Rd. It would reduce congestion and time for alot of drivers.
I cant see the start date mentioned, but noticed that ground adjacent to Wyong race track has been fenced. My guess is that will become a holding yard for work related items. A broad brush schedule for project would be welcome.