Central Coast residents will have recently seen traffic surveys being carried out along the Pacific Highway and Manns Road corridor as part of planning work for the Gosford Bypass.
The NSW Government has invested $40 million towards planning and development of a proposed major upgrade on this corridor, which carries up to 30,000 vehicles each day from the Ourimbah Interchange through to the Central Coast Highway.
Work on the bypass route has been completed from Ourimbah to Parsons Road at Lisarow in the north, and in the south from the Central Coast Highway at West Gosford to Stockyard Place.
Transport for NSW is progressing the development of the remaining 7.2km of the corridor to deliver shorter-term improvements such as new and upgraded footpaths and shared pathways and access to bus stops, while also confirming a longer-term strategy for future major upgrades.
Delivery of any upgrades for the Gosford Bypass, including any property acquisition, will depend on gaining project and funding approvals.
To keep up to date with the project, visit
https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/current-projects/gosford-bypass
Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison said:
"The NSW Government is keen to get moving on this final section of the Gosford Bypass, which is why we allocated $40 million in the State Budget to cover planning and development.
"The people of the Central Coast have been waiting far too long for these improvements and I'm pleased the Minns Labor Government is now starting that work."
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said:
"Gosford is the heart of the Central Coast and ensuring motorists can move smoothly in and around the area is a key part of the NSW Government's vision for the region.
"Coasties deserve better than bumper-to-bumper traffic on the Pacific Highway each day and I'm looking forward to the NSW Government making this happen after the investigations and planning works are carried out."
Member for The Entrance David Mehan said:
"The Gosford Bypass has been put on the back burner for too long and it's great to see our election promise is being delivered.
"Residents can rest assured this project won't get stuck in development for decades, as I'm determined to see better roads and smoother traffic all the way from West Gosford to Ourimbah."
