New traffic lights are in full operation today at the intersection of the Pacific Highway and Chain Valley Bay Road on the Central Coast, marking the completion of a $6.7 million upgrade that will improve safety and access for local residents and road users.
The upgrade will benefit the thousands of motorists who travel through the intersection each day, providing safer and more reliable access to and from the Pacific Highway for all road users.
The project reflects the Minns Labor Government’s commitment to improving safety on regional roads, where crashes are often more severe.
Local communities will benefit from safer and more accessible travel options, including new signalised pedestrian crossings, cycling paths and footpaths, as well as improved access to public transport.
The upgraded intersection will also support future growth in the area, helping unlock land for more than 900 new homes while improving connections for residents and visitors.
Key features of the upgrade include:
- New traffic signals at the intersection
- A dedicated right-turn lane and combined left/right-turn lane out of Chain Valley Bay Road
- An extended southbound right-turn lane from the Pacific Highway into Chain Valley Bay Road
- New pedestrian and cycling infrastructure
Construction began in May 2025 and was completed in June 2026.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Planning, Paul Scully:
“This upgrade will help support future growth in the area by improving access to land that could deliver more than 900 new homes.
“As communities grow, it’s important that roads, transport connections and essential infrastructure keep pace, and this project is a great example of that approach in action.”
Quotes attributable to Minister for Roads, Jenny Aitchison:
“These new traffic lights will make it safer and easier for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists to travel through this busy intersection every day.
“The Minns Labor Government is committed to improving safety on regional roads, and this upgrade delivers practical improvements that will benefit the local community for years to come.
“With new traffic signals, improved turning lanes and better pedestrian facilities, this project will help reduce delays and provide more reliable access to and from the Pacific Highway.”
Quotes attributable Member for Swansea, Yasmin Catley:
“Just a year ago we were here announcing this upgrade and today the lights are on and the job is complete.
“It shows what happens when we stop talking about fixes and actually deliver them – practical upgrades, on the ground, that make a real difference in people’s daily lives.
“This intersection used to be a real pinch point for locals, but it’s now safer and more predictable for everyone who uses it and it also supports future growth in the area by making sure the road network can keep up.”
