• Funding program Investment Road and Rail Program
  • Status In planning
  • Transport mode Road
  • Expected start/finish Mid 2019 - Mid 2029
  • Estimated project cost $1,616,000,000
  • Australian Government contribution $1,250,000,000
  • Local Council/Shire Bega Valley Shire Council,Eurobodalla Shire Council,Kiama Municipal Council,Council of the City of Shellharbour,Shoalhaven City Council,Wollongong City Council
  • State NSW

Project description

The Princes Highway is a major route along the east coast of Australia, extending from New South Wales through Victoria and into South Australia. It is an important corridor supporting local communities, as well as tourism, agricultural, energy and timber industries.

The project is expected to deliver a range of road upgrades along the Princes Highway Corridor in NSW and support the implementation of the Princes Highway Corridor Strategy. The upgrades are expected to improve safety, reliability, freight efficiency and support local industry and tourism along the route.

Benefits

  • Improved road safety for all road users
  • Improved freight productivity
  • Improved efficiency and network reliability
  • Reduced congestion and improved travel times

Funding

The Australian Government funding for the Corridor is $1.25 billion. This includes:

- Milton Ulladulla Bypass - $752 million
- Jervis Bay Road to Hawken Road upgrade - $400 million
- Jervis Bay Intersection upgrade - $100 million

The NSW Government funding contribution to the Corridor is $364.8 million

Timetable

The first project on this Corridor is expected to commence construction late 2023.

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