Project overview

The NSW Government is funding planning for the future upgrade of a section of the Great Western Highway at Kelso.

The 2.4 kilometre proposal would extend from just west of Stockland Drive intersection to just east of Ashworth Drive near the Gold Panner Motor Inn. The proposal is to widen the highway to four lanes, improve intersections and separate opposing directions of traffic.

Display of review of environmental factors

A review of environmental factors (REF) was displayed for comment from Monday 27 February until Tuesday 27 March 2012.  Staffed displays were also held. The REF is available on the REF documents page.

What are the next steps?

Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) is now preparing a submissions report to address the comments received during the REF display. We expect to finalise the submission report in mid 2012.  Detailed design for the proposed upgrade started in April 2012 and is expected to be completed in about 12 months. Submissions via the REF display process will be used to improve the detailed design of the proposal.