Appin Road

Project description

The project will provide for the:

• Development of strategic design to concept stage and detailed design, for delivery readiness of the Upgrade of Appin Road between Rosemeadow and Appin.
• A Corridor study between Appin Road and Spring Farm Parkway/Menangle Road.
• Upgrade of 5.2km of Appin Road between Brian Road, Appin, and Mount Gilead including:
 -  Widen travel lanes in each direction;
 -  Widen and seal shoulders;
 -  Widen roadway for new northbound overtaking lane;
 -  Curve realignment;
 -  Median for separation on realigned curve with a safety barrier;
 -  Rehabilitate existing pavement with road widening work and reinstate improved signs and linemarking;
 -  Clear trees close to road to provide clear zone and install road side safety barriers where needed;
 -  Painted median at southbound overtaking lane with safety barriers, protected right turn bays and U-turn facilities as a strategy for safer access for properties; and
 -  Install fauna exclusion fencing on both sides of the road at identified movement / crossing locations.

Benefits

The planned outcomes for the Appin Road corridor from the Appin Road Safety Improvements between Appin and Rosemeadow project include the following:

• Reducing the number and severity of road crashes.
• Improving traffic flow and efficiency leading to a higher level of service.
• Accelerating housing development in the area.

Funding

The Australian Government has committed $122 million to the Appin Road project.

Timetable

The project is expected to commence in Early 2025 and be completed in Mid 2026.

Project last updated: 30 Oct 2024