In a major boost to road safety, the Minns Labor Government is investing $230 million towards 83 targeted safety upgrades across the state, to tackle high-risk locations and help save lives.
The next stage of the Towards Zero Safer Roads Program is delivering practical improvements on state roads which are designed to reduce the likelihood and severity of crashes.
These safety upgrades will deliver important road infrastructure at locations identified to be high-risk that the community has long called for. This includes safety barriers, rumble strips, shoulder widening, upgraded intersections and new and improved pedestrian crossings.
The 83 funded projects span both metropolitan and regional NSW, focusing on high-risk locations, known crash hotspots and key transport routes.
Among the major upgrades to be delivered in Penrith are:
- A $5.9 million intersection and pedestrian safety upgrade on the Great Western Highway at Emu Plains, including new traffic signals, safer crossings and changes to reduce conflict points for drivers and pedestrians;
- $347,785 Station Street and Jane Street Penrith intersection; Project development for a raised safety platform for future safety improvements.
Quotes attributable to Member for Penrith, Karen McKeown OAM:
“I have consistently advocated for practical road safety improvements across the Penrith electorate, and I am pleased the Minns Labor Government is delivering targeted upgrades to high-risk intersections to help prevent crashes, reduce trauma and save lives.”
“This investment reflects the concerns raised with me by local residents, drivers and pedestrians, and will deliver targeted safety upgrades that make a real difference for families and road users across our community.”
