Jervis Bay Road and Princes Highway intersection
Project overview
The intersection upgrade will improve safety for all transport customers, reduce congestion, improve access to local roads and growing tourist and residential areas, improve network resilience, support active and public transport users and support the growth of regional economies.
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March 2024 - Major work now under way
Major work is now under way on the Jervis Bay Road intersection upgrade. During March and April, work will continue within the project area including:
- installing safety barriers
- clearing vegetation
- carrying out utility, geotechnical and survey investigations
- removing existing fencing and installing new boundary fencing
- relocating existing utilities, including water, electrical and telecommunications
- building a temporary u-turn bay and a local driveway access road from the Princes Highway.
During work, there will be some temporary traffic changes to ensure the work area is safe. Partial lane/shoulder closures and reduced speed limits of 40 km/h may be in place on the Princes Highway and Jervis Bay Road.
Motorists are advised to drive to conditions, follow the directions of signs and traffic control andallow an extra five minutes’ travel time during night work.
View the March 2024 construction update (PDF, 279.4 KB) for more information.
February 2024 – Major work to begin in the coming weeks
Major work on the Jervis Bay Road intersection upgrade will begin in coming weeks with initial vegetation clearing.
This work follows ongoing work onsite since the start of the year including establishing the site office, surveying for utilities, and preparing for vegetation clearing.
As work gets under way, please follow the direction of all signs and traffic control directions for the safety of all workers and road users in the area.
Work is expected to take up to four years to complete, weather permitting.
Transport for NSW will keep the community informed and provide updates as the project progresses.
October 2023 – Project moves ahead as the major construction contractor is awarded
The contract for major construction work to deliver the $164 million Jervis Bay Road intersection upgrade, as part of the $1.96 billion Princes Highway upgrade program, has been awarded to SRG Global Civil Pty Ltd (SRG).
Transport for NSW will now work with SRG to finalise the construction plans, based on the final approved design for the intersection upgrade.
The upgraded intersection will include two lanes in each direction of the Princes Highway, longer entry and exit lanes, and free-flow traffic access north and south. Bus bays, car parking, a kiss-and-ride facility, bicycle racks, bus shelters and shared path connections will also be built as part of a multi-modal facility that will form part of the upgraded intersection.
As part of preliminary work to be carried out by SRG, a construction impact assessment and traffic management plan will be developed. We are mindful of the potential traffic impacts of major construction on the Princes Highway, Jervis Bay Road and surrounding roads, and will look to minimise these impacts as much as possible. More details about our construction plans will be released to the community in the coming weeks.
We are committed to ensuring access is retained to the Jervis Bay area for the local community and for visitors.
Early major construction work is expected to begin in late 2023 and will include the start of land clearing off the road with major construction commencing in early 2024 and is expected to take around four years to complete, weather permitting.
We thank the community for their ongoing patience as the project has progressed.
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Project information
Background
The Jervis Bay Road and Princes Highway intersection has the highest volume of vehicle movements on the highway between Nowra and the border with Victoria.
A safer and more reliable intersection will support pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport customers to travel safely.
The upgrade will:
- improve safety for all transport users
- reduce congestion
- improve resilience
- support pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users
- grow regional economies including tourism and freight
- Improve access to local roads
Project status
Major construction work began in 2024. Work to upgrade the intersection will take around four years to complete, weather permitting.
Next steps
The contract for major construction work to deliver the $164 million Jervis Bay Road intersection upgrade, as part of the $1.6 billion Princes Highway upgrade program, has been awarded to SRG Global Civil Pty Ltd (SRG).
Early work began in late 2023 with major construction commencing in early 2024 and is expected to take around four years to complete, weather permitting.
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Project documents
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Community updates
- May 2024 community update (PDF, 733.81 KB)
Jervis Bay Road and Princes Highway intersection upgrade. - March 2024 community update (PDF, 279.4 KB)
Jervis Bay Road and Princes Highway intersection upgrade. - April 2022 community update
Jervis Bay Road and Princes Highway intersection upgrade. - June 2021 community update
Jervis Bay Road Intersection Improvements. - November 2020 community update
Jervis Bay Road and Princes Highway intersection upgrade.
Reports
Environment Protection Licence
REF documents
- June 2021 review of environmental factors including appendices A & B
Review of environmental factors.
Appendix C
Traffic and Transport AssessmentAppendix D Part One
Noise and vibration assessmentAppendix D Part Two
Noise and vibration assessmentAppendix E
Socio-economic assessmentAppendix F
Biodiversity assessment reportAppendix G
Preliminary Site InvestigationAppendix H
Flood and surface water assessmentAppendix I (PDF, 19.56 MB)
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment ReportAppendix J
Landscape character and visual impact assessmentAppendix K
Construction air quality impact assessment methodology and criteria
Submissions report
- December 2021 submissions report
Jervis Bay Road Intersection Upgrade.
Appendix A
Addendum Noise and Vibration Report.Appendix B
Biodiversity Assessment Report.Appendix C
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment Report.Appendix D
Landscape character and visual impact assessment supplementary paper.
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Contact us
For further information about this project, please contact:
Phone: 1800 570 562
Email: JBRcommunity@srgglobal.com.au
Mail: Jervis Bay Road Intersection, PO Box 477, Wollongong NSW 2500