The NSW Government has awarded a contract for construction of the long awaited $100 million Pitt Town bypass.
Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure will build the bypass which will connect Pitt Town Road with Cattai Road and feature two new roundabouts and a bridge across Hortons Creek.
Abergeldie is a locally owned infrastructure contractor with 30 years of experience in delivering complex projects across a variety of sectors, including water resources, water utilities, bridges and roads, community infrastructure, rail and energy.
Construction work on the 950 metre bypass will start in coming months.
More than 10,000 vehicles use the existing road every day and traffic volumes in the peak are expected to increase by 40 per cent in coming years.
The new bypass will provide an alternative to driving through Pitt Town and significantly reduce the number of trucks driving through the town centre.
It will also reduce travel times, especially between Windsor and Wisemans Ferry, while improving safety and amenity for road users and the community.
These improvements to the road network will enhance flood resilience for local residents by improving traffic flow and road safety in and around Pitt Town, which will be vital if there is a need for future emergency evacuations.
Key features of the bypass include:
- Extending Pitt Town Road past Bathurst Street onto Cattai Road, east of Eldon Street
- Installing a new single lane roundabout at Eldon Street and Old Pitt Town Road
- Closing a portion of Cattai Road to maintain access to Buckingham Street
- Providing new bridge crossings of Hortons Creek
- Installing a new single lane roundabout at Pitt Town Road/Bathurst Street and Glebe Road.
The Pitt Town bypass is expected to open to traffic in late 2026.
Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison said that with the selection of the successful contractor, residents will soon be able to look forward to less congestion through the village and having a safer alternative for travel between Pitt Town and Wisemans Ferry.