Penrith City Council has welcomed the start of construction on Mamre Road - an upgrade that is set to enhance job opportunities and safety.
The first stage of works on a 3.8 kilometre stretch of Mamre Road between the M4 Motorway, St Clair and Erskine Park Road, Erskine Park will see the road upgraded to a four lane divided road with a wide central median, and capacity to further expand in the future as needed.
Penrith Mayor Todd Carney welcomed the upgrade saying Penrith City Council's advocacy for improved infrastructure and safer roads is being realised.
"I am immensely pleased that our advocacy has led to this point where we are seeing the road upgraded," said
"Mamre Road is more than just a connection between the M4 and Elizabeth Drive; it represents a critical transport corridor serving new employment areas of industrial and logistics businesses with access to the Western Sydney Airport.
"Looking ahead, we are eager for the commencement of Stage 2 and the total completion of Mamre Road extending all the way to Elizabeth Drive.
"This extended infrastructure will further cement a commitment to building better infrastructure and safer roads for everyone," Cr Carney said.
The community is urged to be patient while construction is carried out. The successful completion of Mamre Road Stage 1 will bring long-term benefits and improved connectivity for all.
