We want families to get home safer and more quickly so they can spend more time together and less time on the road.
That's why The Nationals in government will provide $100 million for the Maitland overpass.
I know the local community has been calling for this, and I'm proud to say we will deliver it in government.
An elected Dutton Littleproud Coalition Government will invest $100 million to fund the Westbound Overpass at the Maitland Roundabout in Maitland, demonstrating a strong commitment to delivering productivity enhancing infrastructure.
The project will involve the construction of a westbound flyover at the roundabout near Maitland Station which will alleviate traffic congestion and improve traffic flow on the New England Highway, enhancing safety and efficiency for all road users.
Deputy Leader of the Opposition Sussan Ley said the long-awaited westbound overpass would be delivered by an elected Coalition Government, in partnership with the New South Wales Government.
"An elected Coalition Government will get on with things when it comes to infrastructure – in stark contrast to the last three years since Labor came to office" the Deputy Leader said.
Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Bridget McKenzie said the investment in fixing the Maitland roundabout is just the latest example of the Coalition driving productivity enhancing infrastructure across the Hunter region.
"By comparison, the Albanese Government has cancelled, cut and delayed more than $30 billion worth of infrastructure projects over the past three years, including putting the Muswellbrook bypass in the slow lane following Labor's infrastructure review.
"The Coalition understands that projects like this have significant second and third round effects. It isn't just about easing congestion and improving safety for those who use the road - this project will enable further housing developments to be built in the western side of Maitland which as we all know is desperately needed"
"The Coalition is listening to local needs, we are ready to hit the ground running and we will deliver for them."
Liberal candidate for Paterson Laurence Antcliff said the project will directly address the notorious bottleneck at the Maitland roundabout and provide a long-term solution to traffic woes in the area.
"This is a massive win for Maitland-$100 million towards fixing one of the worst choke points in the Hunter," Liberal candidate for Paterson, Laurence Antcliff, said.
"People in Maitland have been stuck in traffic at this roundabout for far too long. Every single morning and afternoon, thousands of locals hit the brakes, crawling through congestion that should have been fixed years ago."
"Today the Coalition is directly responding to calls for a solution to persistent traffic congestion. The initial eastbound flyover was built back in 2014, so this community has waited over 10 years for this westbound section."
Nationals candidate for Hunter, Sue Gilroy said the Hunter region has been taken for granted for too long by Labor.
"Hunter residents will enjoy a safer and faster journey to and from work and only a Coalition Government will fund the infrastructure our growing communities desperately need."
