An $81 million investment under the Australian Government's Road Safety Program will kick-start a series of safety improvements cross New South Wales roads.
These projects will improve safety and reduce the risk of crashes causing death or serious injuries.
There will be improved pedestrian access across signalised intersections, new safety barriers, roads upgraded to high-friction asphalt to prevent wet weather accidents and Audio Tactile Line Marking (ATLM).
The works delivered under this program include 49 projects within the Greater Sydney area, including 23 road safety projects, 25 walking and cycling projects, plus one mass action pedestrian protection project within both urban and regional NSW.
The funding will also deliver 179 pedestrian protection upgrades within both urban and regional locations.
Almost 400 jobs will be supported by these projects, which are expected to be delivered by 30 June 2025.
This $81 million investment under the national Road Safety Program is equally funded by the Australian and NSW governments, with each contributing $40.5 million.
Quotes attributable to Federal Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Carol Brown:
"Any death on our roads is one too many and that's why the Australian, state and territory governments are committed to improving road safety, and significantly reducing the number of road deaths and serious injuries on our roads.
"The Road Safety Program is part of our ongoing commitment to this vision by funding works identified by state governments.
"These works will also help us with improving road safety data and program evaluation and we appreciate the NSW Government's support on this vital work.
"We're working closely with the NSW Government to help reduce fatal and serious road accidents across Greater Sydney."
Quotes attributable to NSW Minister for Roads John Graham:
"The rising number of fatalities on roads across Australia is extremely concerning.
"In the recent NSW and Australian Government budgets we confirmed our $2.8 billion partnership in road safety over four years, delivering on commitments in the 2026 Road Safety Action Plan.
"This is a practical boost to road safety.
"The first major projects for NSW under this tranche of the Road Safety Program will see some of our key Greater Sydney roads and highways get the improvements they urgently need to make them safer for years to come.
Quotes attributable to Sally Sitou MP, Federal Member for Reid
"I'm thrilled to be part of a Federal Labor Government working with the State Labor Government to deliver critical investments in road safety right across my community.
"We'll see important upgrades to key intersections and pedestrian crossings, including projects on Concord Road, Marlborough Road, and Parramatta Road.
"These improvements will improve safety for our community, particularly around schools and high-traffic areas, and I look forward to seeing them delivered."
