The Australian and NSW governments are funding the Rankin Park to Jesmond section of the Newcastle Inner City Bypass. The 3.4 kilometre bypass would be built between Rankin Park and Jesmond, to the west of John Hunter Hospital.
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MAR
2021
MAR 2021What do you know about Hollywood?
Transport for NSW is researching the history of the former Lambton Camp, also known as Hollywood, and carrying out an archaeological investigation and salvage of the site. We are looking for potentially historically significant artefacts and collecting information to form an oral history of the camp.
More informationSee the March 2021 notification (PDF, 390Kb) for more information.
FEB
2021
FEB 2021Next stage of early work
Transport for NSW is starting the next stage of early work on the Newcastle Inner City Bypass to prepare for major work. Delta Group is carrying out demolition and site clearing work on our behalf.
More informationWe will be working from Monday 22 February between 7am and 6pm from Monday to Friday and Saturday between 8am and 5pm, weather permitting.
See the February 2021 notification (330kb) for more information.
Project information
The Rankin Park to Jesmond section of the Newcastle Inner City Bypass would provide traffic relief to the surrounding road network, in particular the existing route of Lookout Road, Croudace Street and Newcastle Road.
The project would involve building a 3.4 kilometre four-lane divided road including:
- a northern interchange at Newcastle Road
- an interchange providing access to John Hunter Hospital precinct
- a southern interchange at Lookout Road
- structures provided along the bypass to improve connectivity in the bushland for people and animals
- off-road provisions for pedestrians and cyclists including a shared path bridge over Newcastle Road at Jesmond.
A concept design and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was developed to identify potential environmental, social and economic impact during construction and operation. The concept design was completed in March 2018. The Department of Planning and Environment placed the EIS on public exhibition between 16 November and 16 December 2016.
The Submissions and Preferred Infrastructure Report (SPIR) was prepared following public exhibition of the EIS to address all issues raised and provide responses. The SPIR was lodged with the Department of Planning & Environment on 28 June 2018.
The project received environmental approval from the Minister for Planning on 15 February 2019. More information is available in our Project Documents.
We expect to call tenders for the major construction of the bypass in late 2021.
We will continue to keep the community and key stakeholders informed as planning progresses for the Rankin Park to Jesmond bypass project.
Contact us
For further information about this project contact:
Phone: 1800 818 433
Email: rp2j.community@aurecongroup.com
Mail: Rankin Park to Jesmond project team, Transport for NSW, Locked Bag 2030 Newcastle NSW 2300