Project update

The ancillary traffic changes to support upgrades to the western corridor road network were unanimously adopted by Council on 23 July 2024. Read the Engagement Report to find out what we heard.

For more information about the western corridor upgrades, visit the project page.

Planning ahead for upgrades to the Western Corridor

We're upgrading the road network within the western corridor to provide greater access for the communities of Wallsend, Minmi, Fletcher and Maryland. These upgrades which aim to ease congestion, improve traffic flow, and support the growth of the western corridor, are being delivered in stages.

Detailed designs are currently being developed for the upgrade and widening of Minmi Road from Maryland Drive to west of the Summerhill Road roundabout, and Longworth Avenue. We plan to commence construction of these upgrades in early 2025.

To help improve traffic flow ahead of and during construction, we’re updating and making changes to some intersections in the surrounding areas. These changes aim to ease congestion, reduce bottlenecks, and increase safety for all road users while our works are underway. It is anticipated that access to Longworth Avenue will be impacted during the widening and upgrade of this road.

Approved changes

• Extension of the dual right turn lanes from Cameron Street into Minmi Road (northbound) to ease congestion from cars queueing.
• Improved access to the Wallsend Health Campus with the connection of Stapleton Street and Nash Street. Access Cameron Street from Nash Street will be for left-out movement only.
• An off-road cycleway will be installed on the southern side of Cameron Street in conjunction with a temporary on-road bi-directional cycleway along Stapleton Street, connecting to the existing off-road cycleway at Mordue Parade. This will enable temporary closure of the cycleway on the northern side of Cameron Street when the main construction works commence.
• Inclusion of a left turn slip lane for vehicles turning from Douglas Street (northbound) onto Cameron Street (westbound) using the existing parking lane.
• Adjustments for safety and traffic flow at the intersections of Stapleton Street and Douglas Street, and Tillie Street and Douglas Street.

Map of the ancillary traffic changes

Below is a map showing the location of the additional traffic changes to support upgrades to the western corridor road network. Click on the circles to view more information about the changes at specific locations.

You can also click on the map to enlarge it.

Thanks for having your say!

Read the Engagement Report to find out what we heard.

Changes made as a result of community feedback

As a result of feedback received during public exhibition, the following changes were made:

• 5 tonne load limit on Stapleton Street.
• Extension of the footpath on the southern side of Stapleton Street.
• Left turn out of Nash Street onto Cameron Street with a combined pedestrian/cyclist crossing.
• Extension of the shared pathway south along Nash Street towards Wallsend Hospital.
• Removal of the existing 1.2metre footpath along Cameron Street and relocate the shared path towards the property boundary.
• Additional car parking spaces in the verge on the southern side of Cameron Street.
• Relocation of the bus stop on the southern side of Cameron Street 20 metres west and an extension of the connecting footpath.

You can view these changes under the Document Library under the 'Council Report' heading or in the map above.

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