Early works to begin on $420m Pacific Hwy upgrade through Wyong Town Centre

The planning stage is now complete on the $420 million upgrade of the Pacific Highway through Wyong Town Centre and early works are set to commence soon. 

This project is jointly funded by the Australian and New South Wales Government – $336 million and $84 million respectively. 

“For too long, the Wyong Town Centre has faced challenges that stifled its potential. We are now turning the page on years of inaction by the Liberals and Nationals. 

“The $420 million investment will not only alleviate traffic bottlenecks but also enhance connectivity and safety for all road users. 

“We are committed to revitalising Wyong while preserving its unique character, ensuring it becomes a thriving hub for our community,” NSW Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison said. 

Key features of the upgrade include: 

• Widening of the Pacific Highway to provide two lanes in each direction, with a central median 

• Upgraded intersections with local roads, improving accessibility between the Pacific Highway and residential and commercial areas in Tuggerah, Wyong and Watanobbi 

• New active transport facilities including a dedicated off-road cycleway, a connected shared path network and pedestrian footpath improvements 

• An expanded rail commuter car park at Rose Street, to offset impact caused by the removal of existing commuter parking on the eastern and western sides of Wyong station 

• A new wider, higher and longer bridge over Wyong River, with demolition of the existing bridge 

• A new wider and longer bridge over the Main North Railway at Rose Street, with demolition of the existing bridge 

• A new entrance to Wyong train station at Church Street, with improved urban amenity and landscaping 

• Relocated bus facilities and a new bus layover facility on the eastern side of Wyong station 

Construction will begin in the coming months, including property demolition and clearing. 

“I grew up in Wyong and travel this road most days and know how important this upgrade is for our community. 

“As the Federal MP, I’m proud to have secured $336 million for this much-needed project to upgrade the Pacific Highwa through Wyong. 

“Locals will start seeing works in the coming months. 

“Once completed the project will ease congestion through Wyong and Tuggerah and get people home sooner and safer,” Federal member for Dobell Emma McBride said. 

Once completed, the upgrade will provide improved safety and traffic flow as well as more reliable road access to and through Wyong Town Centre. The project will also deliver better connections to current and future public transport services. 

The project design incorporates feedback received through the community consultation held last year. 

The community raised some key issues related to traffic and transport, public and active transport, project development and design, socio-economic impacts, parking, and the environment. 

As the project progresses, the community and stakeholders will continue to be consulted. 

“The long wait for these improvements is closer to being over. With the pathway cleared for the works to begin. 

“This major project from the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments will really get Wyong moving and make a massive difference for the people who use this road each day, whether they are driving, riding, walking or crossing it to get to Wyong railway station. 

“It will mean more reliable journeys for bus passengers as well, with the lane duplication set to reduce congestion from Tuggerah through Wyong town centre and beyond,” NSW Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Wyong David Harris said. 

“Business Wyong, as a representative of commerce and the community within the Northern Growth Corridor, commend the Pacific Highway Upgrade through the Wyong town centre and recognise the improvements it will bring for all who use this vital roadway now and into the future. 

“As Wyong continues to grow in population and commercial enterprise it will be the residents, commuters and businesses who benefit from being able to move about their area with greater ease,” President of Business Wyong Matthew Lusted said. 

Source: Transport for NSW (1, 2); Coast Community News