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Pacific Highway Upgrade
The Pacific Highway upgrade is the largest road infrastructure project in Australia. It connects Sydney and Brisbane, and is a major contributor to the country's economic activity.
About the Pacific Highway upgrade
The Australian and NSW governments have been jointly funding the Pacific Highway upgrade to provide a four lane divided road from Hexham to Queensland. The upgrade started in 1996 and finishing work will continue into 2021.
The upgrade of the highway has improved road safety, travel efficiency and regional connectivity.
Achievement reports
These reports provides the current status and key project activities
Updates & announcements
Pacific Highway upgrade Poetry Competition
We’re running a poetry competition for NSW primary and secondary school students who live near the Pacific Highway between Hexham and the Queensland border. Send your (no more than) 30 line poem explaining what the Pacific Highway means to you to grafton.regional.office@transport.nsw.gov.au by Tuesday 8 December and you could be joining us at the opening of the Pacific Highway! Read the terms and conditions
Community
"It's much safer, quicker, there's less frustration, the traffic flows and we found the road itself is really good quality"
Henry & Bev
Travellers,
Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbour
Environment
How we are working to minimise any potential effects work on the Pacific Highway has on the natural environment.
Learn moreFeatured documents
The status of the Pacific Highway dual carriageway map is current as of June 2020