The Minns Labor Government is investing $52.6 million in critical road safety upgrades for communities surrounding the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport.
Despite years of underinvestment by the former government, Labor is stepping in to fix the existing road network, because we know the region can’t wait. Traffic is already building and with the airport due to open in 2026, locals need safer, more efficient roads now.
Six priority projects will roll out from late 2025, with major construction starting in 2026 and completion expected by early 2027. These include:
- Signalising the Luddenham Road/Elizabeth Drive intersection with dedicated turn lanes and a traffic island to ease congestion and improve safety.
- A new right-turn lane at Mamre and Kerrs Road to improve heavy vehicle access between the airport and Erskine Park.
- Reconfiguring the Elizabeth Drive/Mamre Road roundabout to improve flow and capacity for freight.
- Extending the shared path along Badgerys Creek Road to support pedestrians and public transport users.
- Precinct-wide signage, linemarking and minor road improvements to lift safety.
- New CCTV cameras to support traffic incident response in the Airport Precinct.
This comes on top of major jointly funded investments, including:
- $2.1 billion toll-free M12 Motorway
- $1 billion Mamre Road Stage 2 upgrade
- $1 billion Fifteenth Avenue Upgrade
- $800 million upgrade between Devonshire Road and Badgerys Creek Road
QUOTE FROM MEMBER FOR LEPPINGTON, NATHAN HAGARTY MP:
“These upgrades aren’t just about preparing for the airport, they’re about delivering safer, more reliable roads for the people of Western Sydney who use them every day.
The Minns Labor Government is committed to building the infrastructure our communities need now and into the future. With traffic volumes set to rise, we’re acting to reduce congestion, improve safety and support growth across the region.
Western Sydney has long been the engine room of our state’s economy and that’s set to continue. Bradfield City alone will create 20,000 jobs, deliver 10,000 homes and provide over 30% green open space, all backed by the roads, transport and infrastructure our community deserves.”
Nathan Hagarty MP
Member for Leppington
Government Whip
