Transport for New South Wales has released the preferred option for upgrades to the Princes Highway at Jervis bay Road to Hawken road, near the border with Victoria.
The Federal and NSW State governments have committed $500 million to this six-kilometre stretch of the Princes Highway, from Jervis Bay Road to Hawken Road, between Falls Creek and Tomerong.
The upgrades will boost the safety and efficiency of the connection. This will be achieved by reducing congestion, improving access to local roads and improving the resilience of the network.
The upgrade is set to feature a realignment of the existing highway and widening from two lanes to a four-lane divided highway with median separation, as well as a major intersection at Hawken Road.
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The preferred option for the project features an s-type grade separated intersection (or overpass), as well as service roads to connect properties.
A Transport for NSW Spokesperson said the section of the highway had been identified as “the highest priority in the Jervis Bay to Sussex Inlet project”.
“The preferred option was found to best meet the project’s objectives to improve resilience, safety, access and efficiency of the network for all traffic, including freight,” a spokesperson said.
Transport for NSW is encouraging the community to provide feedback on the preferred option to help refine the design and prepare the Review of Environmental Factors (REF).
Feedback will be considered as part of the REF assessment process. The REF and concept design are expected to be available for comment by early 2024.
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