Future works on Speers Point roundabout, Lake Macquarie open for discussion

Community consultation on the $16 million Speers Point roundabout project in Lake Macquarie, New South Wales is now open.

Once complete, the upgrades will deliver new dedicated turning lanes and roundabout metering with traffic lights during peak times.

Traffic modelling shows the improvements will slash travel times by more than 50 per cent during morning and evening peaks, and 25 per cent during Saturday peak periods at the intersection of Five Islands Road, T C Frith Avenue and The Esplanade.

The concept design incorporates refinements, including roundabout metering and extended turning lanes, based on 59 submissions and 531 community pins on an interactive map during extensive community consultations undertaken in 2024.

Jenny Aitchison, Minister for Roads, New South Wales Government, said the Speers Point roundabout has been a “daily frustration for thousands of motorists.”

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“We’re not just talking about fixing it, we’re delivering a solution,” said Aitchison.

Adam Shultz, Mayor for Lake Macquarie City Council, said the concept design is a crucial step towards removing one of the “worst traffic snarls in the Hunter Region.”

“The council looks forward to the New South Wales Government delivering this long overdue investment in the region’s transport infrastructure,” said Shultz.

“Infrastructure investment such as this is essential for keeping our community connected and moving efficiently, particularly in parts of our city seeing rapid residential and commercial growth.”

Community consultation runs until 11.59pm Monday, 28 July 2025.

For more information, visit: www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au