The New South Wales (NSW) state government in Australia has awarded Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure, a locally owned infrastructure contractor, the contract for the A$100m ($60.1m) Pitt Town bypass.
The bypass, set to start construction in the coming months, will extend Pitt Town Road and include two new roundabouts and a bridge across Hortons Creek.
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The 950m bypass is expected to alleviate traffic congestion for the over 10,000 vehicles that traverse the existing road daily.
With traffic volumes anticipated to surge by 40% in the peak hours, the new route will offer an alternative to driving through Pitt Town, reducing the number of trucks in the town centre and reducing travel times between Windsor and Wisemans Ferry.
In addition to easing traffic, the road enhancements are designed to bolster flood resilience, enabling improved traffic flow and aiding emergency evacuation situations.
Key features include extending Pitt Town Road to Cattai Road, installing roundabouts at strategic locations, and providing new bridge crossings of Hortons Creek.
The bypass is expected to open to traffic in late 2026.
NSW Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison said: “With the selection of the successful contractor, residents will soon be able to look forward to less congestion through the village and having a safer alternative for travel between Pitt Town and Wisemans Ferry.
“As the North West of Sydney continues to grow, it is essential that local communities have reliable infrastructure. The bypass will connect travellers going through Pitt Town and serve residents in this fast-growing region.”
Meanwhile, road safety improvements worth A$36m have commenced on the Snowy Mountains Highway, with completion targeted for mid-2026.
Funded by both federal and state governments, the project will introduce safety enhancements such as audio tactile line marking, widened centre lines, and safety barriers along the 330km highway.
The Snowy Mountains Highway serves as a freight and tourism artery, connecting regional NSW to the South Coast, and linking the timber industry to Sydney and Melbourne ports.
Work started yesterday (7 April) between Monaro Highway and Princes Highway, as well as between Tumut and Cooma.
Additional upgrades are planned for later this year between Hume Highway and Tumut, as well as Sandy Gully at the Black Creek Road intersection.
Recently, Transport for NSW announced that it was engaging the community for feedback on a proposed new shared path bridge across Mount Ousley Road.
