Newcastle Inner City Bypass

Update: Due to forecast unfavourable weather, an early decision has been made to reschedule the weekend closure of McCaffrey Road to the contingency dates of 7pm Friday 30 January to 5am Monday 2 February 2026. However, to allow for asphalting work at the southern interchange to progress, the eastbound lane of McCaffrey Drive will be closed between Lookout Road and Marshall Street between 7am and 5am, Friday 16 January, weather permitting. Detours will be in place. Emergency vehicles will continue to have acc

The Newcastle Inner City Bypass is collaborating with several agencies to mitigate impacts to native plant species across the project site, including the vulnerable Tetratheca juncea (Black-eyed Susan), pictured. Take a look at the media release issued by Sonia Hornery MP, State Member for Wallsend, and Sharon Claydon MP, Federal Member for Newcastle here (PDF, 142. 69 KB). ; News Archive - News and notification page

Last month, 15 enthusiastic Year 8 students from Newcastle High School were given a behind-the-scenes look at the Rankin Park to Jesmond – Newcastle Inner City Bypass project, thanks to a special site visit hosted by Fulton Hogan in partnership with Transport for NSW (Transport). The visit, in support of the University of Newcastle’s HunterWISE Outreach program, was designed to positively shape girls’ perception of STEM, sparking interest in STEM education and careers and inspire the next generation o