Mandalong Road upgrade, Morisset

Mandalong Road provides a critical link from the M1 Pacific Motorway to Morisset and the southern part of Lake Macquarie local government area.

During peak periods, motorists experience congestion and slow travel times on Mandalong Road. Significant retail, industrial and commercial growth is planned for Morisset, which will put further pressure on the road network.

Transport for NSW is investigating upgrade options along Mandalong Road between the M1 Pacific Motorway and Ourimbah Street. Upgrades to this section of Mandalong Road will improve traffic flow and help make this busy road corridor safer for all road users.

The Australian Government has committed $56 million towards upgrading this section of Mandalong Road alongside the NSW Government’s commitment of $20 million.

The proposed upgrade will help meet the future needs of an increased population and employment in the Morisset area. 

The upgrade will investigate opportunities to increase capacity along Mandalong Road, seek solutions for safe pedestrian crossings as well as focus on options to improve the Gimberts Road / Gateway Boulevard and Freemans Drive / Wyee Road intersections to support current and future needs.

The upgrade will also look at opportunities to improve public transport services and connections to Morisset Train Station as well as upgrading active transport (walking and cycling) links along Mandalong Road. These improvements will help provide options that support a shift to more sustainable modes of transport.

Transport for NSW will continue developing options for the proposed upgrade to seek feedback from the community. 

You may notice Transport staff and contractors on site in the coming months as we carry out investigations to identify utilities, geotechnical and environmental constraints, traffic data collection, ground feature surveys and other investigations.

Timing for construction is not confirmed and would likely be delivered in priority stages consistent with available funding.

Transport for NSW will continue to keep the community informed as the project progresses and liaise with key stakeholders as planning and investigations continue.

• November 2023 project update (PDF, 792.63 KB)
  Scoping and investigations are currently being carried out to assist with the development of a preferred option.

• April 2024 community notification (PDF, 441.33 KB)
  Night work for field investigations along Mandalong Road, Morisset from Wednesday 8 May.
• November 2023 community notification (PDF, 681.57 KB)
  Field investigations along Mandalong Road, Morisset from Monday 13 November.