Major road reaches milestone

ANEW toll-free motorway for easy connection to the future Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport has reached a major construction milestone, with works now underway for a year.

The new 16-kilometre road is on track to open in 2026, and is a $2B investment in Western Sydney being funded by the Australian and New South Wales governments.

Expected to carry 52,000 vehicles per day by 2036, the new road will have connectivity via Elizabeth Drive to the east and The Northern Road to the west.

Current works are being delivered by contractors Seymour Whyte along the central section and

Hourigan said: “We look forward to continuing to work with the NSW Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) to progress plans for the Burra Park Project, but it is crucial that planning and approvals are expedited. Working in partnership with the NSW Government will ensure job growth and economic prosperity to the Aerotropolis and the wider Western Sydney region.”

CPB-Georgiou Group Joint Venture through the western section of the future motorway with more than 2000 people being directly or indirectly employed.

Major construction on the M12 will be complete prior to the opening of the new Western Sydney International Airport in 2026. For further information visit www.nswroads.work/m12.