What are the project benefits?

• Reduced congestion, particularly during major events and holiday periods.
• A much smoother drive and reduced road maintenance requirements.
• Improved access to Bathurst Airport.
• Improved connections for regional communities.
• Improved road safety for all road users.
• Improved flood immunity of the highway.
• Improved pedestrian and bicycle access to Kelso.

What are the project features?

• Two lanes in each direction from Ashworth Drive to Napoleon Street.
• Two lanes eastbound and one lane westbound from Napoleon Street to the east of Ceramic Avenue.
• Safer turning paths at intersections with the highway.
• Removing the right turn from the Highway into property accesses to improve safety and reduce the risk of collision.
• Installing traffic lights at the PJ Moodie intersection to improve access and safety.
• Installation of a shared footpath from Ashworth Drive to Eugenie Street.

Transport for NSW has commenced early work on the Kelso to Raglan upgrade. This work includes installing project signage and fencing, utility relocation and site establishment as well as transferring large equipment to the site and is expected to continue through December with major construction to commence in January 2021. The project is expected to take two and a half years to complete, weather permitting.

Transport for NSW is committed to involving the community in delivering this upgrade. We will continue to work with the community and stakeholders to understand issues and minimise potential impacts. We will keep the community updated as the project progresses.