New Link Road corridor to connect Appin Road and Menangle Road in the Macarthur region

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A new transport link has been identified for the Greater Macarthur area, which will support growth and keep communities moving well into the future. 

The new east-west link, which would connect Appin Road, Gilead with Menangle Road at Menangle Park, has been earmarked following extensive consultation with key stakeholders, including the community.

The Greater Macarthur area is growing rapidly as more families choose to raise their families in this great part of Sydney, so we’re putting the infrastructure in place so these communities are supported well into the future.

The preferred Link Road corridor was chosen from four shortlisted options after considering land use, environmental, traffic efficiency and safety factors to ensure the best outcomes for the community.

This option would provide an efficient east-west link across the Greater Macarthur region which will also enable active and public transport options.

The preferred option also supports protected koala corridors in the area.

The Link Road would join with stage 1 of the Spring Farm Parkway at Menangle Park and together would provide an essential connection between Appin Road and the Hume Motorway.

A future Stage 2 of the Spring Farm Parkway would complete the connection from Appin Road to Camden Bypass.

It is proposed the new link road would feature 3.8km of two-lane dual carriageway with intersections at Appin Road and Menangle Road.

A wide central median would allow for additional lanes if required in the future.

The new road would also feature retaining walls and a bridge over Glendower Street and has been chosen to minimise impacts on native vegetation.

The next stage of the project will be to work with the Department of Planning and Environment to investigate options to preserve the Link Road corridor.

For more information on the project visit Link Road Corridor Study - Projects - Roads and Waterways – Transport for NSW.