Picton bypass
Project overview
The NSW Government is planning a proposed future bypass of Picton town centre. The proposed new arterial road will provide motorists and heavy vehicles an alternate route linking Thirlmere and Tahmoor with the Hume Motorway via Picton Road.
This is one of a number of Transport projects that are supporting greater connections across outer south-west Sydney. We are taking steps to support communities and growth in this area by reducing congestion and increasing safety on our roads, along with introducing new sustainable transport options for better access to employment, services and leisure destinations.
We are also planning for the future needs of the region – see more.
Latest news
Current status
The NSW and Australian Governments have committed over $18 million for planning of the Picton Bypass. This includes a concept design and environmental assessment to complete the Final Business Case and Planning Approval.
Work has now progressed with field investigations expected to begin over the coming months.
Project information
Background
In 2018, $3 million was provided to Transport to investigate Picton Bypass options and produce a Strategic Business Case.
Between December 2020 and February 2021, Transport invited feedback from the community on a proposed corridor for a bypass of Picton.
The proposed corridor would deliver a new two-lane, two-way connection between Remembrance Driveway, south of Wonga Road and Picton Road, and northwest of Maldon Bridge Road.
Transport has summarised all the feedback in a Consultation Report (PDF) and background information on the different corridor options assessed is available through the Strategic Corridor Options Report (PDF).
Benefits
- Reducing traffic congestion in Picton and improving amenity for the local community
- Delivering an alternative and more direct route between Remembrance Driveway and the Hume Motorway, via Picton Road.
- Improving safety and increasing journey reliability for road users.
- Providing resilience during emergency events such as bushfire and flood.
Next steps
We will continue to keep the community updated as we progress the Picton Bypass Project.
For the latest information on the Picton Bypass Project as it continues to progress, subscribe to our project updates by sending an email to pictonbypass@transport.nsw.gov.au
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Contact us
For further information about this project, please contact:
Phone: 1800 270 726
Email:pictonbypass@transport.nsw.gov.au
Mail: Picton Bypass, Transport for NSW, PO Box 973, Parramatta NSW 2150.