Transport for NSW has opened an underground connection ahead of schedule as part of the third stage of WestConnex.
The new extensions of the M4 and M8 motorways are now open to the public.
The 7.5 kilometre underground tunnels have been connected to the two motorways, providing a seamless link between Haberfield and St Peters – while cutting travel times by up to 40 minutes between Western Sydney and Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.
“This is a $3.2 billion project, part of the $16.8 billion WestConnex, Australia’s largest road infrastructure project, being delivered in partnership by the NSW and Australian governments, Transurban and their partners,” a Transport for NSW spokesperson said.
Transport for NSW Deputy Secretary, Infrastructure & Place, Camila Drover, said the WestConnex project would encourage the development of other projects in the state.
“WestConnex is a major project, a real game changer for Sydney, and it’s also a catalyst for other projects that we’ve got in delivery,” said Transport for NSW Deputy Secretary, Infrastructure & Place, Camila Drover.
Later this year the Rozelle Interchange will be delivered, completing WestConnex.
Greater Sydney Chief Operations Officer, Howard Collins, said the project’s final stages of construction is underway.
“When we eventually open up the Rozelle interchange, that will connect the Iron Cove and the Anzac Bridges together, bringing in that massive interchange which we open in a years time,” he said.
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