Mulgoa Road, Penrith from Union Road to Museum Drive including Railway Bridge upgrade
Project overview
The Australian and NSW governments jointly funded the Mulgoa Road, Penrith from Union Road to Museum Drive including Railway Bridge upgrade. This vital upgrade is now open to traffic and connects road users to the Penrith CBD and eases congestion at these intersections.
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Latest news
Nov 2022 – Continuing work
Work to construct the new public car park between the Nepean District Tennis Association tennis court and the rail line will continue from 28 November, weather permitting. Construction is expected to progress into the first quarter of 2023.
View or download the continuing work notification (PDF, 255Kb).
Jun 2022 – Start of Work
To increase parking capacity in the Penrith city area, Transport for NSW will be building a new public car park between the Nepean District Tennis Association tennis court and the rail line. This car park will have capacity for 126 cars. View or download the Start of work notification (PDF, 593Kb).
Oct 2021 – Work update
Remaining work on Mulgoa Road, Castlereagh Road, High Street and Jane Street, Penrith from Monday 1 November 2021
View or download the October 2021 project notification (PDF, 299Kb).
Sep 2021 – Work update
Remaining work on Mulgoa Road, Castlereagh Road, High Street and Jane Street, Penrith from Wednesday 1 September 2021
View or download the September 2021 project update (280Kb).
Aug 2021 – Construction update
Construction to resume In line with the NSW Government announcement on Wednesday 28 July 2021, construction on the Mulgoa Road, Penrith upgrade commenced on Sunday 1 August 2021. Our work will be carried out in line with the latest health and safety requirements and with COVID safe practices to keep our workers and the community safe.
Further information about construction resuming in Sydney is available on the Infrastructure NSW website.
Jun 2021 – Road opening
Opening of Mulgoa Road, Penrith from Union Road to Museum Drive from Saturday 26 June 2021.
View or download the June project update (PDF, 329Kb).
Project information
Background
The Castlereagh Road and Jane Street, and Mulgoa Road and High Street intersections are vital to connect road users to the Penrith CBD, Blue Mountains and surrounding suburbs. These intersections currently experience congestion during morning and afternoon peak times.
As part of the NSW Government Plan for Growing Sydney, Penrith will continue to develop as a regional city centre and accommodate future residential and employment growth. Without improvement to cater for this growth, future traffic congestion at these intersections will worsen, resulting in further delays for road users.
Visit our video gallery page or view the upgrade map.
Benefits
- Reduced congestion and delays at the Castlereagh Road / Jane Street and High Street / Mulgoa Road / intersections during morning and afternoon peak times
- Infrastructure that provides effective network performance
- Improved access to public transport
- Safe and effective pedestrian and cycling infrastructure
- Supports economic growth
- Allows for upgrades of other sections of Mulgoa Road in the future.
Features
- An additional lane both north and south bound on Mulgoa Road / Castlereagh Road between Union Road and to the south of Museum Drive
- A longer left turn lane along Mulgoa Road for vehicles turning westbound onto High Street
- Upgrade of the Mulgoa Road and High Street intersection to provide increased capacity
- Upgrade of the T-intersection of Jane Street with Castlereagh Road to provide increased capacity
- Widening the existing rail underpass to allow three lanes in each direction on Castlereagh Road and left turn into Jane Street
- Bus priority at the High Street intersection.
Community information
Frequently asked questions
- November 2016 frequently asked questions
Display of concept design and Review of Environmental Factors.
Community updates
- November 2014 community update
Jane Street and Mulgoa Road Infrastructure Upgrade.
Project notifications
- November 2022 project notification
Work to construct the new public car park will continue from 28 November 2022.
May 2022 project notification
Start of work on Mulgoa Road Stage 2 carpark.October 2021 project notification
Remaining work on Mulgoa Road, Castlereagh Road, High Street and Jane Street, Penrith from Monday 1 November 2021.September 2021 project notification
Remaining work on Mulgoa Road, Castlereagh Road, High Street and Jane Street, Penrith from Wednesday 1 September 2021.June 2021 project notification
Opening of Mulgoa Road, Penrith from Union Road to Museum Drive from Saturday 26 June 2021.March 2021 project notification
Northbound traffic changes on Castlereagh, Penrith from Friday 16 April 2021.March 2021 project notification
Traffic changes on High Street, Penrith from Friday 12 March 2021.February 2021 project notification
Traffic changes on High Street, Castlereagh Road and Mulgoa Road, Penrith from Friday 26 February 2021.January 2021 project notification
Road closure on Castlereagh Road, Penrith from Friday 5 February 2021.December 2020 project notification
Traffic changes on Castlereagh Road and Jane Street, Penrith from Friday 1 January 2021.November 2020 project notification
Road closure on Castlereagh Road, Penrith from Friday 20 November 2020.October 2020 project notification
Work continuing on Mulgoa Road and Castlereagh Road, Penrith from Sunday 1 November 2020.October 2020 project notification
Traffic switch on Mulgoa Road, Castlereagh Road and High Street, Penrith from Friday 9 October 2020.September 2020 project notification
Traffic switch on Mulgoa Road, Castlereagh Road and High Street, Penrith from Friday 25 September 2020.September 2020 project notification
Traffic changes on High Street eastbound and Mulgoa Road, Penrith from Friday 11 September 2020.August 2020 project notification
Continuing work on Mulgoa Road and Castlereagh Road, Penrith from Tuesday 1 September 2020.August 2020 project notification
Road Closure on Castlereagh Road, Penrith from Friday 21 August 2020.July 2020 project notification
Traffic changes on High Street, Penrith from Friday 31 July 2020.July 2020 project notification
Temporary weekend road closure on Castlereagh Road, Penrith from Friday 7 August 2020.June 2020 project notification
Traffic changes on High Street, Mulgoa Road and Castlereagh Road, Penrith from Friday 26 June 2020.June 2020 project notification
Work continuing on Mulgoa and Castlereagh Roads, Penrith from Monday 1 June 2020.May 2020 project notification
Road closure on Castlereagh Road, Penrith from Friday 15 May 2020.May 2020 project notification
Traffic changes on Castlereagh Road and Mulgoa Road, Penrith from Friday 8 May 2020.- April 2020 project notification
Work continuing on Mulgoa and Castlereagh Roads, Penrith from Wednesday 1 April 2020. - March 2020 project notification
Work continuing on Mulgoa and Castlereagh Roads; Penrith from Sunday 1 March 2020. - February 2020 project notification
Work continuing on Mulgoa and Castlereagh Roads, Penrith from Saturday 1 February 2020. - November 2019 project notification
Temporary closure of the footpath on the western side of Castlereagh Road from Wednesday 4 December 2019. - November 2019 project notification
Bridge installation and road closure at Castlereagh Road, Penrith from Wednesday 25 December 2019. - October 2019 project notification
Work continuing on Mulgoa and Castlereagh Roads, Penrith from Friday 1 November 2019 - September 2019 project notification
Temporary closure of the footpath on the western side of Mulgoa Road from Wednesday 9 October 2019. - August 2019 project notification
Work continuing on Mulgoa and Castlereagh Roads Penrith from Sunday 1 September 2019. - June 2019 project notification
Work continuing on Mulgoa and Castlereagh Roads Penrith from Monday 1 July 2019. - June 2019 project notification
Work continuing on Mulgoa and Castlereagh Roads Penrith from Friday 7 June 2019. - May 2019 project notification
Work progressing on Mulgoa and Castlereagh roads Penrith from Wednesday 1 May 2019. - March 2019 project notification
Work on Mulgoa Road and Castlereagh Road Penrith from 29 March 2019. - February 2019 project notification
Work progressing on Mulgoa Road and Castlereagh Road, Penrith from 25 February 2019. - January 2019 project notification
Night work on Mulgoa Road, Penrith from 1 February 2019. - December 2018 project notification
Night work on Mulgoa Road Penrith from 5 December 2018. - November 2018 project notification
Start of work on Mulgoa Road, from Union Road to Museum Drive, Penrith from 5 December 2018. - December 2017 project notification
Extension of survey and investigations night work from Tuesday 2 January 2018. - June 2017 project notification
Jane Street and Mulgoa Road Infrastructure Upgrade Submissions Report for the Review of Environmental Factors and concept design now available. - April 2017 project notification
Field investigations and night work on Mulgoa Roadand Castlereagh Road, Penrith,between Jane Street and High Street from Monday 1 May 2017. - February 2017 project notification
Field investigations and night work for the Jane Street and Mulgoa Road Infrastructure Upgrade, Penrith, from Monday 27 February 2017. - July 2016 project notification
Field investigations on Castlereagh Road, Penrith from Monday 18 July to Monday 25 July 2016. - May 2015 project notification
Preferred option for Jane Street and Mulgoa Road Infrastructure Upgrade.
Project updates
- November 2016 project update
Jane Street and Mulgoa Road Infrastructure Upgrade.
Project documents
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Reports
Submissions report
- June 2017 submissions report
Jane Street and Mulgoa Road Infrastructure Upgrade.
Community consultation report
- May 2015 community consultation report
Display of preferred option.
Preferred option
- November 2014 preferred option report
Jane Street and Mulgoa Road infrastructure upgrade.
Review of Environmental Factors
- November 2016 environmental factors report
Main report. - November 2016 environmental factors report
Appendix A - Concept design drawing. - November 2016 environmental factors report
Appendix B - Consideration of clause 228(2). - November 2016 environmental factors report
Appendix C - Community and Statutory Consultation. - November 2016 environmental factors report
Appendix D - Traffic / Transport Assessment and Economic Analysis Study. - November 2016 environmental factors report
Appendix E - Aboriginal Archaeological Survey Report. - November 2016 environmental factors report
Appendix F - Deerubbin Local Aboriginal Land Council. - November 2016 environmental factors report
Appendix G - Aboriginal Archaeological Test Excavation Results. - November 2016 environmental factors report
Appendix H - Statement of Heritage Impact. - November 2016 environmental factors report
Appendix I - Hydrology and Hydraulic Impact Assessment. - November 2016 environmental factors report
Appendix J - Traffic and Construction Noise and Vibration Assessment Report. - November 2016 environmental factors report
Appendix K - Landscape Character, Visual Impact Assessment and Urban Design Study. - November 2016 environmental factors report
Appendix L - Socio-economic Assessment. - November 2016 environmental factors report
Appendix M - Phase 1 – Preliminary site investigation. - November 2016 environmental factors report
Appendix N - Biodiversity Assessment.
Contact us
For further information about this project, please contact:
Phone: 1800 733 084
Email: mulgoaroadupgrade@transport.nsw.gov.au