Hunter MP Dan Repacholi has hailed Transport for NSW (TfNSW) and the entire construction workforce for the incredible progress on the Singleton Bypass.
Work on the $700 million project – jointly-funded by the Commonwealth ($560 million) and state ($140 million) – recently passed the 12-month mark, advancing a once-in-a-generation upgrade that will remove one of the region’s longest-standing bottlenecks.
The new eight-kilometre route remains on track to open to traffic in late 2026.
“This bypass will deliver local jobs and investment… and is a long-overdue fix for congestion that has plagued Singleton for years,” Mr Repacholi said.
“With more than 1,300 roles supported during construction, the project’s already boosting our economy.
“But, the benefits will keep coming when it officially opens.
“Well done to everyone involved in the venture.”
Major achievements include:
All six bridges under construction, including the region-shaping 1.6km Hunter Floodplain bridge now 80% complete
More than 500,000m³ of earthworks placed (the equivalent of 200 Olympic swimming pools)
Singleton Council’s new water pump station nearing completion
Peak work underway on drainage, utilities relocation, pavement, noise walls, and safety screens
“This project has been talked about for generations, but it’s the Albanese and Minns Labor governments delivering it,” Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King said.
“The Singleton Bypass will take thousands of vehicles off Singleton’s main road, improving safety and slashing travel times across the region.
“We’re proud to see real progress on the ground.”
Once complete, the bypass will remove about 15,000 vehicles a day from Singleton’s CBD.
Those road-users are expected to skirt five sets of traffic lights, too.
“Locals have long been asking for a solution to congestion, heavy traffic and safety concerns and the Albanese and Minns Labor governments are delivering,” Minister for the Hunter Yasmin Catley said.
“The Singleton Bypass will also transform how people move around the Hunter.”
Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison agreed.
“Seeing the progress on the Singleton Bypass shows exactly what happens when governments genuinely invest in regional communities,” she said.
“It’s finally becoming a reality after decades of traffic, frustration and safety concerns from locals.
“Two new bridges are already providing an alternate route for heavy vehicles working on the project, minimising the impact of construction on the local road network.
“This is a game-changing investment in the Hunter – safer roads, stronger freight links and a smoother drive for everyone who calls Singleton and the Hunter home.”
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