M6 Motorway: Connection between the M1 Princes Motorway at Waterfall and the Sydney motorway network
There is no motorway standard route between the Sydney motorway network and the M1 Princes Motorway at Waterfall. Demand for road travel along this corridor is high and the arterial network is at capacity during peak periods. The three crossings of the Georges River are at or close to capacity. These problems lead to long travel times, both because of slower speeds and intersections on arterial roads, and congestion.
The 2019 Australian Infrastructure Audit identifies the Sydney to Illawarra corridor as the second-most congested in Sydney for the AM and PM peaks in 2016, as measured by total vehicle delays. The Audit projects that in 2031 the corridor will still be the second-most congested in the PM peak, and the third-most congested in the AM peak.
The proposal proposes a motorway connection between the Sydney motorway network and the M1 Princes Motorway at Waterfall.
The NSW Government has committed to constructing Stage 1 of the link between WestConnex (New M5) and President Avenue at Kogarah and the design and construction contract has been awarded.
The M6 Stage 2 will potentially comprise of 14 kilometres of motorway commencing from the M6 Stage 1 at Kogarah, extending south across the Georges River between San Souci and Taren Point and connecting to the Princess Highway at Loftus.
Proponent to complete business case development of M6 Stage 2 (Sections B and C) (Stage 3 of Infrastructure Australia’s Assessment Framework).
The proponent is in the early planning stages for the M6 Stage 2 and is engaging with stakeholders and the community.
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