Work on one of the Central Coast’s biggest road upgrades is set to begin in early 2027, with priority upgrades identified along two sections of Terrigal Drive. The long-awaited project has been fast-tracked under the Minns Labor Government’s Project Swift initiative, designed to cut red-tape and accelerate infrastructure delivery.

A critical road on the Central Coast, the 2.7-kilometre stretch of Terrigal Drive between Chetwynd Road and Duffys Road is used by around 30,000 vehicles every day and provides access to schools, sporting facilities and businesses.

Fully funded with $115 million from the Albanese Labor Government, the upgrades will improve traffic flow and provide safer access for motorists, pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users between Chetwynd Road and Jessie Hurley Drive, and between Serpentine Road and Mobbs Road.

The upgrades will include:

• duplicating about 500 metres of Terrigal Drive east of Chetwynd Road
• an additional westbound lane over about 650 metres from Serpentine Road to west of the Mobbs Road roundabout
• improvements to turning movements at Serpentine Road
• a new shared path along the southern side of Terrigal Drive between Serpentine Road and Mobbs Road, and between Tarragal Glen Avenue and Jessie Hurley Drive.

Site investigations for the priority upgrades and vegetation clearing at Mobbs Road will start in late 2026.

In early 2027, work will start near the Mobbs Road roundabout to deliver immediate congestion relief for motorists. Early work will include:

• clearing of vegetation
• pavement widening to provide one through lane and a combined through and left-turn lane through the roundabout and an extended merge lane west of the roundabout
• changes to existing medians, drainage and bus facilities
• a new shared path on the southern side of Terrigal Drive through Mobbs Road intersection.

The Terrigal Drive Upgrade is being delivered as part of the Minns Labor Government’s Project Swift initiative, which is changing the way infrastructure projects are delivered by cutting out unnecessary processes, removing duplication and doing more work concurrently to save years on project delivery.

For more information visit Terrigal Drive Upgrade.

Quotes attributable to Federal Minister Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King MP:

“These much-needed upgrades to Terrigal Drive will mean less congestion and safer, more reliable access for everyone using this critical road and the surrounding areas.

“Local businesses, parents getting kids to school, and people visiting this beautiful part of the world will all welcome the news that early works will begin next year.

“The Albanese Government is committed to delivering infrastructure upgrades that make our roads safer and more efficient across Australia and right here in the Central Coast.”

Quotes attributable to NSW Minister for Roads, Jenny Aitchison:

“Terrigal Drive is one of the most congested roads on the Central Coast. It’s the main way to get from Erina to Terrigal, Erina Fair and the beaches, and if you use it regularly, you know how badly the traffic banks up, especially in summer.

“With vegetation clearing and geotechnical works about to begin, I know locals will be excited to see real progress being made on this critical road upgrade.

“Locals have been stuck in this traffic for too long, and they want a fix. Project Swift lets us cut the red tape and get this upgrade done sooner.”

Quotes attributable to NSW Minister for Central Coast, David Harris:

"Terrigal Drive is a critical link that’s key to keeping the Central Coast moving, which is why the Minns Labor Government is prioritising works to progress its upgrade.

“We’ve cut red tape to streamline the process to get shovels in the ground quicker to alleviate this major bottleneck that runs from the busy shopping and business hub of Erina to Terrigal and the beaches in between.

“With more and more people calling our beautiful region home, we’re making the investments in infrastructure to ease pressure on our roads now and into the future.”

Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid:

“The Federal Government is delivering $115 million to upgrade Terrigal drive, a major road corridor, used by around 30,000 vehicles each day.

“As the Federal Member for Robertson, I am proud to have secured this vital investment to address congestion, improve road safety and support out growing community.

“For too long, Terrigal Drive has been neglected, and this funding and works represents an important step forward in delivering the road infrastructure our region deserves.

“I am looking forward to seeing these upgrades get underway.”