Major construction work on the next stage of the New South Wales South Coast’s Princes Highway upgrade is set to begin following the awarding of the major construction contract.
SRG Global Civil will this month begin work on the $164 million Jervis Bay Road intersection upgrade, which is jointly funded by the Australian and NSW governments.
The upgraded intersection will include two lanes in each direction of the Princes Highway, longer entry and exit lanes, and free-flow traffic access north and south.
Bus bays, car parking, a kiss-and-ride facility, bicycle racks, bus shelters and shared path connections will also be built as part of a multi-modal facility that will form part of the upgraded intersection.
Early construction work on the new grade-separated intersection, which provides the main link to the coastal villages of Huskisson, Vincentia, Hyams Beach and Jervis Bay, will begin in coming weeks.
Construction is expected to take about four years, with completion expected in late 2027, weather permitting.
Quotes attributable to Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King:
“Enabling works were completed earlier this year, and now, with the contract for major construction work awarded, this allows us to forge ahead with this much-needed safety upgrade for an intersection.
“The intersection has the highest volume of vehicle movements on the Princes Highway between Nowra and the border with Victoria and has been the location of 15 crashes in the past five years, resulting in six serious and 11 minor injuries.
“The work we’re funding will help save lives and reduce crashes.”
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