JENNY AITCHISON
MINISTER FOR REGIONAL TRANSPORT AND ROADS

DAVID HARRIS
MINISTER FOR CENTRAL COAST
MEMBER FOR WYONG

DAVID MEHAN
MEMBER FOR THE ENTRANCE
PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY TO THE TREASURER

MEDIA RELEASE - M1 PACIFIC MOTORWAY OURIMBAH INTERCHANGE HEADS TOWARDS COMPLETION

New traffic lights signal the near-completion of a safety improvement upgrade at the M1 Pacific Motorway Ourimbah Interchange.

The NSW Government provided $5.4 million from its Network Efficiency Program to provide a range of safety improvements at the site.

The new traffic lights at the western roundabout will be switched on at night on Wednesday, 7 February between 8pm and 4am. 

There is still a little bit of work left to do including concrete grooving – a method to reduce noise coming from the road surface – and some minor finishing works.

Remaining work is scheduled for early March, weather permitting.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison:

“This is a huge milestone for the project and will benefit about 30,000 motorists who use the interchange daily to travel to, from and around the Central Coast,” Ms Aitchison said.

“Once completed, this upgrade will help ensure all road users experience the safest and smoothest journeys possible.” 

Quotes attributable to Minister for the Central Coast David Harris:

“The NSW Labor Government is committed to delivering better and safer roads on the Central Coast.

“The Ourimbah interchange is one of the busiest on the Coast and it’s great to reach this key milestone in the major upgrade.

“We are committed to working with all levels of government to improve the quality of roads on the Coast and this is a great step in the right direction.”

Quotes attributable to Member for The Entrance David Mehan:

“The upgrade has involved widening the southbound and northbound exit ramps, line marking, asphalting, installing safety barriers, vegetation removal, utility and pavement drainage adjustments, and now the installation of traffic signals at the western roundabout.   

“The project also provided a welcome boost to the local economy by supporting up to 50 direct and indirect jobs during construction."

MEDIA:

Wendy Fitzgibbon | Minister Aitchison | 0408 427 540

Alison Ayres | Minister Harris | 0488 463 6548

David Mehan | 0419 973 858