Expressions of Interest called for Stage 1B of Henry Lawson Drive upgrade

Further upgrades on Henry Lawson Drive in New South Wales are a step closer to being delivered as Expressions of Interest (EOI) commence to design the upgrade of a 1.8-kilometre stretch of the road. 

The State Government is now calling on industry to submit tenders to design the upgrade of the section of Henry Lawson Drive between the M5 and Auld Avenue in Milperra. 

“This is an important upgrade for Southwest Sydney residents. The work on Henry Lawson Drive will mean less congestion, faster and safer trips for motorists. 

“We look forward to industry providing the designs that will allow for construction of this next stage,” Premier Chris Minns said. 

This section of the upgrade – known as Stage 1B – will include: 

• Widening Henry Lawson Drive to two lanes in each direction and creating new connections between Auld Avenue, Keys Parade, Raleigh Road and Henry Lawson Drive 
• Upgrades of key intersections at Keys Parade, Bullecourt Avenue, and Pozieres Avenue, such as turning lanes and traffic signals 

The project will also deliver continuous pedestrian and cycle links to places like the Auld Avenue sporting fields complex and Milperra Sports Centre. 

“The Henry Lawson Drive upgrade is providing more capacity for motorists which means improved access for families to local schools and community facilities like the Auld Avenue sporting fields complex and Milperra Sports Centre. 

“We listened to the community during consultation and have acted on that feedback. The revised proposal improves traffic flow by including lane widening on Keys Parade and Raleigh Road near the planned roundabout connecting the two roads,” Minister for Roads John Graham said. 

Project map (source: Transport for NSW)

The designs for this upgrade will incorporate improvements that resulted from community consultation, including changes to shared paths and crossings to help minimise tree removal and improve safety. 

The Henry Lawson Drive is a key connector road to Bankstown Airport as well as residential areas of Milperra, and upgrading this section of road will ensure motorists in this part of south-west Sydney will have safer roads with shorter travel times. 

“This proposal is supported by the community but requests were made by locals for a number of changes following the display of the Review of Environmental Factors. 

“Lengthening the left turn lane from Henry Lawson Drive into Bullecourt Avenue has been addressed so drivers have a better line of sight,” Member for East Hills Kylie Wilkinson said. 

Construction on the $144 million Henry Lawson Drive Stage 1A upgrade is already underway. This stage of the project involves widening and safety works between Auld Avenue and Tower Road including the intersection with Newbridge Road. 

This work builds on the improvements made in the Georges Hall section of the project that were completed last year. To date, there are improvements already completed, in delivery, or in design for the almost eight kilometres of Henry Lawson Drive. 

As the project progresses, Transport for NSW will continue to provide updates and the community is encouraged to share any additional feedback. 

Source: NSW Government – Media Releases; Transport for NSW; Roads & Infrastructure Australia