Work is now underway on $19 million of upgrades for several key intersections across the Woy Woy peninsula, creating faster and safer journeys for commuters on the Central Coast.
Part of an investment by the New South Wales Government, the upgrades will transform three key chokepoints, cutting travel times and dramatically improving safety for the 22,000 vehicles that travel on Blackwall Road corridor every day.
With construction work now live, the full project is expected to be complete within two years.
The State Government has worked directly with residents and community to incorporate their feedback into the final designs.
The upgrades will future proof the Peninsula’s critical transport spine as the Central Coast continues to grow, ensuring this thriving community can expand without sacrificing liveability.
What is being delivered:
Blackwall Road and McMasters Road
- New pedestrian-activated traffic lights on south side of intersection
- New right-turn bay on northern leg to reduce congestion
- Both sides of McMasters Road to become left-turn only onto Blackwall Road for improved safety
Memorial Avenue, Maitland Bay Drive & Barrenjoey Road
- Dual right-turn lanes from Maitland Bay Drive to Memorial Avenue
- Separate left and right-turn lanes for motorists exiting Gallipoli Avenue
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.
New South Wales Minister for Roads, Jenny Aitchison, said that every commuter stuck in peak-hour traffic on Blackwall Road knows this investment can’t come soon enough.
“The State Government is getting on with building the infrastructure Central Coast families deserve – roads that work for real people each and every day,” Aitchison said.
New South Wales Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris, said that population growth shouldn’t mean accepting gridlock as normal.
“These smart, targeted upgrades will unlock the Peninsula’s potential while making every journey safer and more reliable for the thousands of families who call the Central Coast home,” Harris said.
