M1 Pacific Motorway extension contract
Transport for NSW is calling for registrations of interest from prequalified contractors to deliver extension of the M1 Pacific Motorway to the Pacific Highway at Raymond Terrace in the Hunter Region.
The Australian Government has committed $1.6 billion and the New South Wales Government $400 million to deliver both the M1 to Raymond Terrace and Hexham Straight projects, transforming the journey between Sydney and the Queensland border.
The proposed upgrade works for the M1 Pacific Motorway extension will include 15 kilometres of dual carriageway motorway with two lanes in each direction, bypassing Hexham and Heatherbrae.
Interchanges will also be built at Black Hill, Tarro, Tomago, and Raymond Terrace, along with a 2.6 kilometre bridge over Woodlands Close, the Main Northern Railway, New England Highway and Hunter River.
The project aims to improve connectivity between the M1 Pacific Motorway and the Pacific Highway, as well as improve traffic flows for both motorists and freight.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Barnaby Joyce said the project would deliver improved highway connections and more reliable travel times, as well as support 2700 jobs over its life cycle.