16 April 2025

 

THE joint Australian and New South Wales Government project will provide two lanes in each direction from Johnson Road at Tuggerah through Wyong Town Centre, including a new four-lane road bridge over the Wyong River.

 

NSW Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison said: "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.

 

“This $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."

 

The Federal Government has committed $336 million to the project, and the Minns Government has committed $84 million.

 

Federal Member for Dobell Emma McBride said: “I grew up in Wyong and travel this road most days and know just how this 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 Highway 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.”

 

Benefits to the community will include improved safety and traffic flow, more reliable road access to and through Wyong Town Centre, and better connections to current and future public transport services.

 

The project will deliver upgraded intersections and a new, wider bridge over the railway at Rose Street.

 

The work will also deliver improved facilities for pedestrians and cyclists, across and along the Pacific Highway.

 

The upgrade will maintain Wyong’s identity and character while providing opportunities for future growth.

 

Matthew Lusted, President of Business Wyong 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.”

16 April 2025

 

The NSW Government will start works for the project in coming months, including property demolition and clearing.

 

The design will incorporate feedback provided by the community last year in response to a refined concept display.

 

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

 

The community and stakeholders will continue to be consulted prior to and during the construction phase.

 

NSW Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Wyong David Harris said: “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.”

 

For more information, visit Wyong Highway Upgrade.

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