On-line option

Duplication of the existing road over two sections.

Williamtown to Salt Ash section:

• Starts at Medowie Road, Williamtown roundabout
• Duplication of existing road for about 5 km including widening of the road corridor
• Ends about 800m from Richardson Rd roundabout

Salt Ash to Bobs Farm section:

• Starts at Lemon Tree Passage Road roundabout
• Duplication of existing road for about 4.5 km including widening of the road corridor
• Ends at the existing dual carriageway through the sand hills.
  

Off-line option

Build new road over two sections.

Williamtown to Salt Ash section:

• Starts at Medowie Road, Williamtown roundabout
• Build new off-line road for about 5 km
• Ends about 800m from Richardson Rd roundabout

 Salt Ash to Bobs Farm section:

• Starts at Lemon Tree Passage Road roundabout
• Build new off-line road for about 4km including widening of the road corridor
• Ends at the existing dual carriageway through the sand hills.
  

Off-line option - New alternative option

Build a new road over one longer section.

• Starts at Cabbage Tree Road roundabout (Lavis Lane)
• Build new off-line road for about 11 km
• Ends at the existing dual carriageway through the sand hills
• Midway intersection at Salt Ash connecting to local network via link road (Oakvale Drive).

The key features of all options are:

• two lanes in each direction
• improved intersection access
• improved shoulders for cyclists
• minimum 80km/h design.

Three primary route alignment options are being considered for both sections of the project.

The potential route alignments that are being considered are shown on this Duplication of Nelson Bay Road Willliamtown to Bobs Farm map:

For more information about the project view the November 2020 community update - Have your say (PDF, 7.06Mb).

We will consider all feedback received from the community and key stakeholders to determine a preferred route alignment for the project.

We will publish a community consultation report in 2021 and will continue to keep stakeholders and the community informed as planning for the project progresses.

We are also planning for the construction of about one kilometre of dual carriageway located at Bobs Farm, adjoining the previously duplicated road. A Review of Environmental Factors (REF) for this section of duplication has been prepared. This proposed section of duplication is not impacted by the route options that are being considered for the remainder of the Williamtown to Bobs Farm duplication project. View or download more information about the Williamtown to Bobs Farm Section 1 project.