The Albanese Government has released the first stage of funding for the Jervis Bay Road to Hawken Road upgrade, as part of almost $1.4 billion of investment in the Princes Highway corridor in New South Wales.

The $500 million project will upgrade approximately six kilometres of the Princes Highway between Jervis Bay Road and Hawken Road to a divided carriageway with two lanes in each direction.

The Albanese Government has now approved $79.6 million for vital works including detailed designs, community engagement, environmental and planning approval, as well as completing the final business case.

The upgrade is expected to reduce travel times, increase flood resistance, improve freight access and efficiency, improve safety, and enable increased active and public transport.

The Australian Government has committed $400 million towards the $500 million Jervis Bay Road to Hawken Road project with the NSW Government providing $100 million.

Quotes attributable to Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King:

“This vital project will deliver long-lasting benefits to road users along the south coast of NSW.

“We know how important this part of the Princes Highway is, which is why we’re investing $400 million into building a safer, more efficient Princes Highway between Jervis Bay Road and Hawken Road.”

Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Gilmore Fiona Phillips:

“Developing this project is the start of an important build for this section of the Princes Highway which will provide a smoother and safer link for all traffic, especially freight transport.

“Whether it’s the Milton Ulladulla Bypass or the Jervis Bay Road Intersection Upgrade, we are delivering the investments in the Princes Highway the south coast needs and deserves.”

Quotes attributable to NSW Member for South Coast Liza Butler:

“This funding from the Albanese Government will help make the Princes Highway safer and reduce congestion and I am pleased to see the ongoing commitment to the South Coast.

“The Minns Government is pleased to be a partner in delivery of this project and it was great to announce the awarding of a contract for concept design and environmental assessment recently.”

For more information, visit www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/current-projects/jervis-bay-road-to-hawken-road-upgrade-princes-highway-upgrade-program-0.