Frequently asked questions
The NSW Government is upgrading roads around the new Northern Beaches Hospital with work to be completed in time for the hospital opening. The road upgrade includes road widening along Frenchs Forest Road, providing access to the new hospital, intersection improvements with bus priority measures, grade separation on Warringah Road at Forest Way, Hilmer Street and Wakehurst Parkway, new pedestrian bridges and bus stop upgrades.
The roads surrounding the new hospital experience heavy congestion and queuing at peak times. Significant upgrades to surrounding roads and bus services are needed for the hospital precinct road network to operate effectively.
Yes. Ferrovial York Joint Venture has been engaged to deliver the project.
The road upgrade will:
- Provide road users with a better travel experience
- Increase the capacity of the road network to address current and future congestion
- Improve access and connectivity throughout the area for all road users including motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.
This package was announced as part of the NSW Government’s commitment to the Northern Beaches Transport Action Plan, released in June 2014.
Please refer to the Environmental Impact Statements for Stages 1 and 2 for the different options considered for the project.
The road upgrade will cater for all existing movements currently on Warringah Road and will also provide four additional through lanes. This includes two additional through lanes heading east and two through lanes heading west. At its widest point, Warringah Road will have up to 13 lanes.
