Work is officially underway on the first stage of the $40 million Gosford Bypass upgrade on the Central Coast.
These early works mark the start of a series of projects designed to bust bottlenecks and get traffic moving for the 30,000 motorists who use the corridor every day.
The first stage of the project will prioritise the Manns Road and Stockyard Place intersection at West Gosford.
The upgrade will deliver:
- Extended southbound lanes north of the intersection to keep traffic flowing
- A new 2.5-metre-wide shared path for cyclists and pedestrians
- Improvements to the right-turn lane into Stockyard Place
- Smoother, safer road surfaces and line markings
- A relocated northbound bus stop for easier and safer access.
Work is expected to take about six weeks to complete, weather permitting, with construction carried out at night between 7pm and 4am to minimise disruption to locals.
Some lane closures will be required, and a reduced speed limit of 40 kilometres per hour will apply as work is completed.
The Gosford Bypass program is being delivered in stages, combining short-term congestion-busting improvements with planning for future major upgrades along the corridor.
Two further projects are currently in design and expected to be finalised in early 2026. They are the Pacific Highway and Parsons Road intersection (roundabout capacity upgrade) and safety and pedestrian improvements on the Pacific Highway between Newling Street and Kathleen Morreau Road.
Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison said the Gosford Bypass is a vital north–south link for locals, freight and visitors. The bypass upgrade will make a real difference for thousands of motorists, cyclists and pedestrians who rely on the corridor every day.
“Progressing this region-enhancing project is a major win for the Central Coast,” said Minister for the Central Coast David Harris.
“It’s exactly the kind of infrastructure our growing region needs and deserves.”
For more information and project updates, visit transport.nsw.gov.au/GosfordBypass.
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