The Minns Labor Government is pushing ahead with the $190M upgrade of The Horsley Drive at Horsley Park, with detailed design work now under way to widen key sections of the route and improve congested intersections.
The Horsley Drive is a key connection through to the M7 Motorway. The project is essential to this growing community and is set to cut travel times, improve safety for all road users and improve freight movement.
The upgrade is backed by a joint $190 million investment from the NSW and Federal Governments.
The detailed design work includes upgrading The Horsley Drive in two stages, with the first stage including:
- an additional eastbound lane, west of Wallgrove Road
- an additional right turn lane westbound (onto Wallgrove Road Northbound)
- an additional eastbound lane between the M7 Motorway and Wallgrove Road
- an additional right turn lane on Wallgrove Road northbound (onto The Horsley Drive Eastbound)
- new medians and traffic islands
- provision for future shared bike and walking paths.
In addition, the NSW Government is reviewing a Voluntary Planning Agreement recently put forward by a developer. If progressed alongside stage one, this proposal would see The Horsley Drive upgraded to two lanes in each direction between the M7 and Cowpasture Road.
Community feedback on the agreement, gathered earlier this year, is now being carefully considered.
Construction tenders for the Wallgrove Road and M7 intersection upgrades are expected to open in mid-2026, with work anticipated to take around two years once contracts are awarded.
Geotechnical and utilities investigation works will start soon, with lane closures and traffic controls in place as part of the final design process.
For further information about the project, go to The Horsley Drive upgrade web page.
Minister for Roads and Regional Transport Jenny Aitchison said:
“This is another essential step for what is an incredibly important project we are determined to push forward with.
“It’s one of many critical arterial roads in Western Sydney where we are having to play catch up after years of Coalition failure to build infrastructure to support fast population growth.
“Western Sydney is projected to house more than 3 million people by 2036 and absorb two-thirds of Sydney’s total population growth. This needs a significant injection of supporting infrastructure that really improves people’s daily lives.
“The 2024-25 NSW Budget allocated $1 billion for new roads, connecting communities with the Airport and Bradfield City Centre. This investment brings the total program for Western Sydney Roads to $5.2 billion over four years.”
Member for Fairfield, David Saliba said:
“This upgrade is fantastic news for residents who’ve faced congestion on The Horsley Drive for years.
“It’s a great example of our State and Federal Governments working together to deliver the infrastructure our community needs.”
Member for Prospect, Hugh McDermott said:
“This project will ease traffic and improve safety for families and commuters in Prospect.
“I’m proud to see our community’s safety concerns being addressed by the joint investments of our State and Federal Labor Governments.”
Federal Member for McMahon, Chris Bowen said:
“This upgrade will help people get home safer and faster and support the growth of Western Sydney.
“The Albanese Government is committed to delivering the infrastructure our communities deserve.”