M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace Transport for NSW | October 2020

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The M1 Motorway and A1 Pacific Highway are critical links in the National Land Transport Network and among the busiest transport corridors in . The project addresses a key 'missing link' between and Brisbane. The existing M1 Motorway, and Pacific Highway carry some of the highest traffic volumes across the Hunter. RAYMOND THORNTON M

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HEXHAM M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace project overview map

Proposal overview

The M1 Pacific Motorway extension would bypass previous feedback about various elements of the the congestion and merge points along this proposed concept design, including interchange corridor and is predicted to reduce trac volumes designs and improved access to the Hunter Region across the existing network. Botanic Gardens.

The proposed extension would also reduce trac volumes on the New England Highway which would Design improvements since 2016 improve trac flow and access for motorists travelling between Newcastle and Maitland. • Improved direct access from the Pacific Highway in and out of the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Transport for NSW has carried out additional for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists investigations to identify necessary improvements to the road network surrounding the project area. • A centralised interchange located at Old Punt This work included further assessing the M1 Road to improve connectivity, road transport Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace, eciency and safety for all motorists, and considering potential staging and examining other minimise impact with the proposed AGL Power nearby potential projects. Plant infrastructure project

We have also carried out additional consultation • Improved access to the northbound M1 with key stakeholders to further refine the design. Motorway entry ramp at Tomago which allows We recognise the M1 Motorway extension design is motorists from Newcastle to access the M1 important to the community and have listened to Motorway sooner

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The key benefits of the proposed extension include: 2004 - 2007 Initial planning and investigations • Improved connection between the M1 Motorway

and A1 Pacific Highway 2008 Community consultation on the proposed upgrade • Improved trac flow for motorists and freight for more reliable travel times 2015 Community consultation on the revised concept design • Improved access to the surrounding road network 2016 Community consultation • Improved safety for all road users on design changes

Develop concept design and WE ARE environmental assessment Work in progress HERE

We are progressing the concept design and Environmental assessment - EIS display environmental assessment to complete the

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Community Feedback - EIS Submissions Report project.

Any proposed changes to the design will be Project approval publicly displayed for comment at the same time as the EIS. This public display will include further Construction consultation with kye s takeholders. *Timing subject to approval subject to *Timing

Previous community consultation Find out more For more information on this We have incorporated feedback from previous project scan this code, or visit community consultations in 2015 and 2016 during nswroads.work/m12rt development of the proposal.

We would like to thank community members for their comments and input on the proposed designs Contact us to date. For more information on the M1 exten- sion to Raymond Terrace or to join our Next steps mailing list (email or post), please contact our project team: We are planning to finalise and publicly display the 1800 094 895 (business hours) EIS for the M1 Extension to Raymond Terrace in 2021. [email protected] nswroads.work/m12rt Timing for construction is not confirmed and is subject to approval. M1 to Raymond Terrace Project Manager Locked Bag 2030, Newcastle NSW 2300 We will keep the community and key stakeholders If you need help understanding this informed as the project progresses. information, please contact the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 and ask them to call us on 1300 761 923.

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