en.Wedoany.com Reported - The New South Wales Government has confirmed an additional AUD 300 million investment in the 2026-27 budget to accelerate upgrades to Fifteenth Avenue and Elizabeth Drive. These two road projects in Western Sydney are key components of the local transport network.
The state and federal governments are jointly contributing a total of AUD 600 million to expedite construction. This funding will be used to expand the project scope and facilitate an early start, with both projects scheduled to commence by the end of 2026, a year ahead of the original plan. The projects aim to alleviate traffic congestion, improve road safety, and enhance connectivity to the new Western Sydney International Airport.
The additional funding for the Fifteenth Avenue upgrade will enable key design improvements based on feedback from the community and councils, including enhancing and integrating public transport infrastructure, as well as strengthening road connections to surrounding residential and industrial areas. The upgrade from Cowpasture Road to Devonshire Road will deliver two lanes in each direction, improve connections to local roads, facilitate access to Western Sydney Parklands, and provide safer crossing passages for local wildlife. The planned dedicated bus corridor along Fifteenth Avenue will continue to be progressed to support the region's long-term public transport needs.
The additional funding for the Elizabeth Drive upgrade will support the construction of an extra 1.5 kilometers of dual carriageway from South Creek to the M12 interchange and Western Sydney International Airport. The project will also involve a major upgrade to the intersection of Elizabeth Drive and Martin Road to support the surrounding industrial area and the developing aerotropolis. After optimization, the project will feature safer and more efficient intersections at key locations along the corridor, including a new signalized intersection at Clifton Avenue, improved bridge connections at Badgerys Creek and South Creek, and reduced impacts on local businesses and community facilities.
Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King stated that as airport operations ramp up in the coming months, the upgraded road network in Western Sydney will soon be put to the test, and these additional upgrades mean people and goods can continue to move in and out of the airport efficiently. These investments build on over AUD 7.4 billion in funding provided by the state government for Western Sydney roads since 2023.
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