The New South Wales (NSW) state government in Australia has announced a significant milestone in the construction of the toll-free M12 Motorway, with 14km of the road now complete.
This announcement is in line with the project’s schedule and budget, paving the way for direct access to the Western Sydney International Airport upon its opening in 2026.
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The completed section of the M12 Motorway is currently undergoing landscaping, signage installation, and safety infrastructure implementation.
Once operational, the motorway will serve as a link between the new Western Sydney International Airport at Badgerys Creek and the larger Sydney motorway network, including Elizabeth Drive and The Northern Road.
An additional 2km of the motorway, which will connect to the M7 Motorway, is still under construction.
This extension marks the first opportunity for the public to potentially traverse the full length from The Northern Road to the area near the Elizabeth Drive off-ramp at Cecil Park.
The project will focus on connecting and finishing works before the entire 16km road opens to traffic next year.
The A$2.1bn ($1.32bn) project, claimed to be one of the largest transport initiatives in NSW, has employed 8,223 individuals, including 5,472 local workers.
The central and western sections of the M12 Motorway have been successfully completed by Transport for NSW’s construction partners Seymour Whyte and the CPB Georgiou Group joint venture.
Efforts to connect the M12 to the M7 are advancing, with the recent opening of a new Wallgrove Road alignment at Cecil Hills. This adjustment facilitates the construction of interchange ramps, with bridge work continuing alongside the M7 upgrade.
The M12 is a component of the broader Western Sydney roads upgrade, undertaken by both the federal and state governments to enhance the region’s infrastructure.
NSW Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King said: “We’re building Australia’s future by delivering the road and rail connections this new airport needs to connect it to Western Sydney and beyond.
“With freight services due to start at the airport next year, this new road will ensure trucks can move quickly and easily from the airport to sites like the new Moorebank intermodal terminal and the rest of the Sydney road network.”
Last month, the Australian federal government and the NSW state government jointly pledged A$1.1bn to expedite major road upgrade projects in Sydney’s North West area.
