Western Sydney’s Mulgoa Road major upgrade contract has been awarded to Seymour Whyte Constructions and Turnbull Engineering.
Minister for Metropolitan Roads Natalie Ward said with the contractors appointed, work can now begin between Jeanette Street and Blaikie Road at Jamisontown.
“Mulgoa Road is already one of Western Sydney’s key arterial routes with 52,000 car movements every day, which is why we’re making these important upgrades to ensure it keeps pace with the region’s growth,” Mrs Ward said.
Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres said the upgrade would support the future economic growth of the region through an improved connection to the M4 Motorway and increased productivity.
“Mulgoa Road will be widened from two to three lanes in either direction which will ease congestion along with upgraded intersections, including at the M4 Motorway,” Mr Ayres said.
“I’m excited to see early works begin with the appointment of a contractor, ahead of major work next year.”
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The Mulgoa Road upgrade is jointly funded by the NSW and Federal Governments and is part of a wider plan to improve connectivity across the Penrith area.
This project complements work the NSW Government has undertaken around the Jane Street intersection and the upgrades completed along The Northern Road.
Member for Mulgoa Tanya Davies said the entire community would benefit from the project.
“In addition, the upgrade will include bus priority works around intersections, new landscaping, upgraded paths and a noise barrier,” Ms Davies said.
“Three sections of Mulgoa Road are also progressing to a final design; around 850 metres between Glenmore Parkway and Jeanette Street, about 1.2 kilometres between Blaikie Road and Jamison Road and a further kilometre between Jamison and Union Roads.”