The full upgrade of Hillsborough Road includes:

• Duplication of about 1.8 kilometres of Hillsborough Road from the Newcastle Inner City Bypass roundabout to the existing duplication west of Crockett Street
• Two lanes in each direction separated by a raised median
• Posted speed limit of 60 km/h
• New traffic lights at the Chadwick Street, Barker Avenue and Crockett Street intersections including pedestrian crossings
• Modification to Higham Road with left turn out only
• U-turn bay on Barker Avenue
• New separated left in and left out only exit for access to the Combined Newcastle Canine Club showgrounds
• Left in and left out only access from existing businesses and residences fronting Hillsborough Road east of the Combined Newcastle Canine Club showgrounds
• On-road provision for cyclists in both directions and an off-road shared path on the northern side of Hillsborough Road for both cyclists and pedestrians
• Upgraded bus stop facilities on Hillsborough Road near the Crockett Street and Chadwick Street intersections and on Crockett Street.

The upgrade does not include changes to the roundabout at the intersection of Hillsborough Road/Medcalf Street and Macquarie Road/King Street at Warners Bay. Transport will continue to seek funding for improvements to this intersection and other key intersections in the area.

After the submission period closes, a report responding to the REF submissions will be drafted and shared with the community.

We will consider all feedback received during the display period and continue to consult with the community in the next stage of the project.