Pacific Highway
Project overview
On the Central Coast the Pacific Highway connects the growing urban, commercial and industrial precincts in the Gosford and Wyong local government area.

Latest news
Nov 2021 - Harrington & Coopernook roads intersection, Pacific Highway
Survey work commencing
Traffic counters are being installed and surveyors are carrying out investigations to start informing the concept design for the intersection improvements. Work commenced in mid-November and is expect to take about four weeks.
Next steps
The next phase of the project will include engaging a contractor to start working on the concept design and Review of Environmental Factors (REF). We expect to start this work by mid-2022.
For more information please view our November 2021 project notification (PDF, 292Kb).
Projects
Pacific Highway upgrade
This upgrade is the largest road infrastructure project in Australia. Find out more.
Project information
Projects
The road is part of the state road route west of Tuggerah Lake, connecting the Central Coast's northern residential and industrial areas. These areas include: Warnervale, Charmhaven, Budgewoi Lake, northern Tuggerah Lake and Toukley. It is used by an average of 27,000 vehicles a day.
Current or proposed construction projects on the Pacific Highway route include:
- Lisarow - Pacific Highway duplication between Parsons Road and Ourimbah Street (under construction)
- Narara to Lisarow - Pacific Highway and Manns Road between Narara Creek Road, Narara and Parsons Road, Lisarow (in planning)
- Wyong - Pacific Highway through Wyong town centre (in planning).
Completed construction projects on the Pacific Highway route include:
- Stage 1 Lisarow to Ourimbah – Dog Trap Road intersection at Ourimbah
- Stage 2 Lisarow to Ourimbah – Pacific Highway between Glen Road and Burns Road
- Stage 3a Lisarow to Ourimbah – Pacific Highway between Glen Road and Ourimbah Street
- Pacific Highway, San Remo
- Anzac Road to Johnson Road, Tuggerah
- Wyong Road & Pacific Highway intersection upgrade at Tuggerah
Project documents
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Media releases
- 18 November 2021
Early work starts on $60 million Harrington-Coopernook overpass.
- 16 November 2021
Have your say on plans to widen Hexham Straight.
- 11 October 2021
Coffs bypass tender shortlist announced.
- 24 September 2021
RFS solitary brigade moves into new improved shed.
- July 2021
13 local and regional builders sign on to Coffs Harbour bypass project.
- April 2021
Safer journeys on the way for Port Macquarie.
- March 2021
Smoother travel ahead on Pacific Highway.
- March 2021
Girders to shape Lisarow's new rail bridge.
- February 2021
Local businesses invited to bid for bypass work.
- February 2021
Teven wetlands a road to rehabilitation for endangered species.
- January 2021
Safer journeys ahead on Pacific Highway at Twelve Mile Creek.
- December 2020
Pacific Highway upgrade boosts bypassed towns.
- December 2020
Meet the families that built the Pacific Highway.
- December 2020
Coffs Harbour bypass green light to drive local jobs economy.
- November 2020
More safety improvements ahead for Pacific Highway at Herons Creek.
- November 2020
Bridging two capitals to boost freight.
- September 2020
Pacific Highway improvements at Belmont North.
- August 2020
Woodburn, Broadwater and Wardell next to be bypassed.
- August 2020
Maclean Interchange opens to traffic.
- July 2020
Maclean interchange to open soon as Pacific Highway upgrade nears finish line.
- July 2020
Paving the way to a better Pacific Highway.
- May 2020
Final section of Pacific Highway Upgrade nears finish line.
- May 2020
Stimulus drives safer outcomes for Pacific Highway intersection.
Contact us
For further information about this project, please contact:
Email:central.coast.office@transport.nsw.gov.au
Mail: Roads and Maritime Services Central Coast Office, Locked Bag 2030, Newcastle NSW 2300.