The Federal and New South Wales Governments have announced a $2.24 billion joint investment to improve three key roads in Western Sydney, preparing the area for major growth as the new airport nears completion.
The funding, shared equally between both governments, will make travel faster and safer for local communities while supporting new business areas and the opening of Western Sydney International (Nancy Bird Walton) Airport.
Transport for NSW is inviting experienced builders to register their interest in designing and upgrading Elizabeth Drive, Mamre Road Stage 2, and Garfield Road East — roads that are vital for improving connections across the region.
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Elizabeth Drive: $800 Million Upgrade
Currently, more than 28,000 vehicles use Elizabeth Drive each day, and the single-lane road is under heavy strain. The upgrade will add two lanes in each direction for key sections between Devonshire Road and Western Road. Intersections will also be improved for safer and easier access to Kemps Creek, Badgerys Creek, Luddenham, and the growing Bradfield City.
Mamre Road Stage 2: $1 Billion Investment
This project continues from Stage 1 and will upgrade the road between Erskine Park Road and Kerrs Road. The work will support the fast-growing industrial and business areas along this important route. Early site investigations are already underway.
Garfield Road East: $440 Million Development
This sub-arterial road, running between Piccadilly Street and Windsor Road, will become a dual carriageway with two lanes in each direction. It will improve transport for communities in the North West Growth Area, where new housing projects are increasing quickly.
Environmental studies for all three projects will be released to the public later this year. Construction will start after community consultation is complete.
NSW Minister for Roads, Jenny Aitchison, said:
“With more than 28,000 vehicles using Elizabeth Drive every day, we worked with the Federal Government to secure funding for an upgrade. Turning it into a dual carriageway will make travel safer and reduce traffic delays.
For areas like Kemps and Badgerys Creek, it will mean better access to nearby facilities, including sporting fields.”
NSW Acting Minister for Western Sydney, Courtney Houssos, added:
“Upgrading these roads means local people can spend less time in traffic and more time at home with their families.”
