The Minns Labor Government is investing $6.7 million to carry out a safety upgrade to a critical coastal intersection which will help unlock more than 900 new homes and reduce travel times.
Community members are being invited to have their say on a planned upgrade at the intersection of Pacific Highway and Chain Valley Bay Road which provides vital access for residents of Chain Valley Bay.
The upgrade will include installation of traffic lights to provide safe, efficient and reliable access to and from the highway for all road users.
Other key features of the project include:
- a dedicated right turn lane and combined left/right turn lane out of Chain Valley Bay Road
- extension of Pacific Highway southbound right hand turn lane into Chain Valley Bay Road
- new active transport connections, including signalised crossings, an off-road cycle path and footpaths
- improved accessibility of public transport facilities.
The proposal will retain the existing U-turn bay for northbound traffic.
Community members are invited to share their feedback on the concept design for the intersection upgrade by Sunday 15 December, 2024.
People can provide comments online via yoursay.transport.nsw.gov.au/cvbrupgrade
All comments received will be considered as Transport for NSW moves to finalise the concept design.
Construction is expected to commence next year, with specific timing yet to be confirmed and dependent on project approval.
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said:
"This is a great first step in upgrading an integral intersection which will unlock a release of greenfield land to support residential housing opportunities in Chain Valley Bay.
"This upgrade would increase capacity needed to support the future growth of the area while also providing a boost to safety and connectivity for the local community.
"We know Chain Valley Bay is tipped for residential growth which is why the Minns Labor Government is committed to building a strong and reliable road network."
Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison said:
"I am very excited to see this project move forward to unlock housing and ensure safety for local residents.
"I'm encouraging local motorists to share their feedback to ensure we can deliver the best possible design to cater for the needs of residents today and into the future.
"This upgrade will provide improved active transport options such as cycling paths and footpaths."
Member for Swansea Yasmin Catley said:
"This is great news for our community who have fought long and hard to make this intersection safer.
"Installing traffic lights and adding and extending turning lanes will go a long way towards improving this road as more people move, visit and enjoy our community."
