| Funding Program: | Investment Road and Rail Program |
| Status: | Under construction |
| Transport Mode: | Road |
| Expected Start/Finish: | Late 2018 - Late 2019 |
| Estimated Project Cost: | $31,990,000 |
| Australian Government Contribution: | $27,100,000 |
| Local Council/Shire: | Blue Mountains City Council |
| State: | NSW |
| Corridor: | Sydney - Dubbo |
Project DescriptionA number of intersections along the Great Western Highway at Blackheath, including Govetts Leap Road, will be upgraded to improve traffic flows and road user safety. BenefitsThe project will improve traffic flows and road user safety. FundingThe Australian Government is contributing $200 million to the $250 million Great Western Highway - Katoomba to Lithgow package with the New South Wales Government contributing $50 million.The Australian Government has committed $31.99 million to the Katoomba to Mount Victoria Safety Uprades project, in partnership with the NSW Government. TimetableConstruction is expected to commence in October 2018 and expected to be open to traffic late 2019. |
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Project details last updated: 3/10/2019
