Great Western Highway Tender

Status In planningAustralian Government Contribution2 billionFunding Program Investment road and rail programTransport Mode RoadState NswSydney - dubboExpected StartFinish Late 2022 - mid 2026This project involves the upgrade of the great western highway corridor between katoomba and blackheath and between little hartley and lithgow. This is the first stage of a broader upgrade to this corridor and will address a critical missing link in terms of access through and congestion within the blue mountains. It will separate local and through traffic improving freight access network efficiency safety and community outcomes. It will also facilitate growth in the new south wales central west. Australian government funding towards the construction of the east and west sections will facilitate the new south wales government continuing to fund the planning and development of the central section of the corridor between blackheath and little hartley. This project is expected to start construction in late 2022 and be finished construction by mid-2026.