Works on a $19 million upgrade to several key intersections across the Woy Woy Peninsula in New South Wales have commenced.
The upgrades will transform three key chokepoints and cut travel times for the 22,000 vehicles that travel on Blackwall Road corridor every day.
Transport for NSW said the upgrades will future-proof the Peninsula’s critical transport spine as the Central Coast continues to grow.
On Blackwall Road and McMasters Road, new pedestrian-activated traffic lights on the south side of the intersection will be installed, as well as a new right-turn bay on the northern leg to reduce congestion.
Both sides of McMasters Road will become left turn only onto Blackwall Road for improved safety on Memorial Avenue, Maitland Bay Drive and Barrenjoey Road.
Other works will include the installation of dual right-turn lanes from Maitland Bay Drive to Memorial Avenue and the separation of left and right-turn lanes for motorists exiting Gallipoli Avenue.
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The intersection of Blackwall, Allfield and Farnell Roads upgrade is currently being reviewed.
Transport for NSW will update the community when this has been finalised and will start consultation if required.
The upgrade of this intersection will be the final stage of work for the project which is expected to be complete within two years.
Jenny Aitchison, Minister for Roads, New South Wales Government said the government has engaged directly with the community on these upgrades.
“We are getting on with building the infrastructure Central Coast families deserve – roads that work for real people each and every day,” said Aitchison.
Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford, said the proposed upgrades aim to improve travel times and safety for all road users.
“Blackwall Road and Memorial Avenue provide crucial links between Woy Woy, Ettalong, Umina and the suburbs on the eastern side of the Rip Bridge including Daleys Point and St Huberts Island,” said Tesch.
“As a vital link for our community, this investment plays a crucial role in supporting our communities’ connection and growth.”
For more information, visit: www.transport.nsw.gov.au/
