$100 million commitment to fast track Mulgoa Road widening

The Turnbull and Baird Coalition Governments today committed $100 million in joint funding to fast track the first construction stage of a major upgrade of Mulgoa Road between Blaikie Road and the M4 motorway at Penrith.

The $100 million joint funding arrangement for the upgrade of Mulgoa Road between Blaikie Road and the M4 includes an investment of $80 million and $20 million from the Australian and NSW Coalition governments, respectively.

This massive investment aims to fast track relief on this congested road and ensure the project is delivered as quickly as possible for the people and businesses of Penrith.

The first construction stage – which involves widening Mulgoa Road from four to six lanes (or three lanes in each direction) – will ensure motorists experience relief by 2021.

The next 18 months will involve further planning of the project, including geotechnical investigations and community consultation.

Funding from the Turnbull Government will enable stage one construction work to commence in 2018, with planning to also continue on stage two from the M4 to Glenmore Parkway, stage three from Coreen Avenue to Museum Drive, and stage four at the Andrews Road intersection.

All four stages include road widening, upgrading intersections and improving turning lanes into key local roads along the Mulgoa Road corridor.

Business and housing in Penrith are growing rapidly, with Mulgoa Road acting as a critical transport link in the area. Mulgoa Road is a major frustration for motorists with heavy congestion occurring between Penrith CBD, the M4 and new residential developments in the area including Glenmore Park.

To date, the Baird Government has spent $1.7 million on plans to upgrade Mulgoa Road from Andrews Road to Glenmore Park in four distinct stages, with another $1.5 million committed in the upcoming 2016-17 NSW Budget to expand this work.

This work also complements planning for the $70 million Jane Street and High Street intersection and railway underpass.

This is yet another example of the Australian and NSW Coalition governments working closely together to deliver major road upgrades in Western Sydney, including the Northern and Werrington Arterial roads currently under construction.