Major $385 Million Upgrade For Richmond Road

Thanks to the WestInvest program, a critical route in Hawkesbury is set to receive a major upgrade.

Member for Hawkesbury, Robyn Preston MP said $385 million had been allocated to transform Richmond Road and ensure a smoother, safer journey for drivers.

The primary north-south arterial route between Richmond and the M7 Motorway passes through key communities of Hawkesbury, Penrith and Blacktown Local Government Areas (LGAs).

“This is a rapidly growing area and we need to ensure families, tradies and truckies can rely on this key route to get to work and home to their loved ones,” Ms Preston said.

“We are connecting people to areas of employment, education facilities and shopping centres.”

The funding includes:

• $285 million for planning and early works to widen to six lanes a 2.2 kilometre section between the M7 Motorway and Townson Road and to build a new off-ramp bridge to connect Richmond Road to Westlink M7.
• $100 million to widen to four lanes a section of Richmond Road between Elara Boulevard and Heritage Road at Marsden Park.

Transport for NSW will keep the community informed as these projects progress.

• Topics:

• Grant / Funding
• Road Safety