DAVID HARRIS
MINISTER FOR ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS AND TREATY
MINISTER FOR GAMING AND RACING
MINISTER FOR VETERANS
MINISTER FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH
MINISTER FOR CENTRAL COAST
MEMBER FOR WYONG

JENNY AITCHISON
MINISTER FOR REGIONAL TRANSPORT AND ROADS

MEDIA RELEASE - CENTRAL COAST HIGHWAY UPGRADE COMPLETION PAVES WAY FOR SAFER JOURNEYS 

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Motorists will benefit from safer, smoother and more reliable journeys on the Central Coast Highway between Point Clare and the West Gosford Lookout on Kariong Hill, with safety improvement work now completed.

The NSW Government provided $2.4 million from the Safer Roads Program to upgrade a section of the Central Coast Highway between Brisbane Water Drive Interchange, Point Clare, and Woy Woy Road at Kariong Hill. 

The work included line marking, installation of new guard rails, signage and vehicle activated signs.

Transport for NSW started work in February 2024 and completed the safety improvements in June 2024.   

This is another example of the NSW Labor Government continuing with its commitment to improve safety on our regional and rural roads.

Quotes attributed to Regional Roads and Transport Minister Jenny Aitchison:

“Safety is our number one priority on all NSW roads and the work completed on the Central Coast Highway reflects our commitment to making much-needed improvements wherever they are needed.

“This upgrade will provide a stronger and safer road network for the 37,000 motorists who use this section of road each day.

“The NSW Government is proud to be investing in improving regional roads to serve the needs of the community now and into the future.”

Quotes attributed to Minister for the Central Coast David Harris:

“The Central Coast is a rapidly growing area which is why we need road upgrades such as these.

“This improvement work will make a big difference helping to reduce crashes and that’s going to help motorists not only be safer but feel safer while driving on this busy section of road.

“The project has also provided a welcome boost to the local economy by supporting between 30 and 50 jobs.”

Quotes attributed to Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch:

“This safety upgrade is a win for motorists, visitors and freight operators travelling to, through and around the Central Coast.

“With new line marking and guard rails installation, all road users will benefit from a safer and more reliable section of road.

“I’m proud to be part of a government that’s funding projects that will save lives and improve the commute of the thousands of people who use the Central Coast Highway each day.”

MEDIA:

Wendy Fitzgibbon | Minister Aitchison | 0408 427 540

Matt Porter | Minister Harris | 0407 239 578

Joely Langmaid | Member for Gosford | 0422 103 44