| Funding Program: | Investment Road and Rail Program |
| Status: | Completed |
| Transport Mode: | Road |
| Expected Start/Finish: | Late 2018 - Mid 2021 |
| Estimated Project Cost: | $145,000,000 |
| Australian Government Contribution: | $72,500,000 |
| Local Council/Shire: | Penrith City Council |
| State: | NSW |
Project DescriptionThe project will address the traffic congestion issue due to the large volume of vehicles turning right onto the Great Western Highway from Castlereagh Road, by amplifying the existing road network. BenefitsThe project will improve traffic flow by removing the traffic bottleneck at the Mulgoa Road/High Street intersection. FundingThe Australian Government has committed $72.5 million towards the project. TimetableWork started in December 2018 with the project open to traffic in June 2021. |
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Project details last updated: 20/07/2021
