The upgrade of Nelson Bay Road between Williamtown and Bobs Farm is driving ahead, with preparation work now under way for the duplication of a one-kilometre section from Salt Ash to Bobs Farm.

A Transport for NSW spokesperson said the NSW Government was investing $275 million to improve safety, travel times and traffic flow on this busy route.

“Nelson Bay Road provides a vital connection for locals and visitors,” they explained.

“So, the NSW Government is investing in delivering a safer and more efficient road for the 25,000 motorists who use it each day.

“We have already delivered the Bobs Farm to Anna Bay section in 2015, the upgrade of the Medowie Road intersection in 2019 and the Lemon Tree Passage Road intersection upgrade in mid-2020.”

The spokesperson said the site compound was being established now to hit the ground running in 2022.

“This $26 million stage of the upgrade is expected to be completed in late 2023 and will run from 900 metres east of Marsh Road at Salt Ash to 1.9 kilometres east of Marsh Road at Bobs Farm,” they stated.

“It will include 3.5-metre travel lanes, 2.5-metre shoulders and a concrete median separation barrier, as well as fauna exclusion fencing to ensure wildlife is protected.

“Transport for NSW is continuing to plan for the remaining section of Nelson Bay Road from Williamtown to Bobs Farm as the next priority for this busy corridor.”

After a competitive tender process in June this year, Daracon has been selected to deliver the work on behalf of Transport for NSW.

The site compound will be located 3.8 kilometres east of Marsh Road at Salt Ash.

For more information on this project, visit www.nswroads.work/nbrsec1

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