Jervis Bay Road intersection upgrade takes flight

The $164 million upgrade of the Jervis Bay Road intersection is one step closer to completion, with the new flyover bridge set to open to traffic from Monday, 1 June.

Motorists travelling southbound will be the first to use the new bridge, with motorists travelling northbound to follow shortly afterwards.

The full project was originally forecast to open to traffic in late 2027, but thanks to the efforts of 110 workers who have contributed a combined 472,000 hours, it is now set to open almost a year ahead of schedule, in early 2027.

The upgrade will make navigating Jervis Bay Road onto the Princes Highway intersection much simpler, allowing drivers to travel continuously under the bridge before merging onto the highway. This will significantly reduce congestion and delays at this well-known pain point.

The new bridge will open to traffic in two stages over the coming week.

From Monday, 1 June, southbound traffic on the Princes Highway will move onto the new bridge, with two lanes open in each direction.

The new southbound off-ramp will also open, giving motorists easier access to Jervis Bay Road via the eastern roundabout.

The eastern roundabout will help traffic move more efficiently between the Princes Highway and Jervis Bay Road, which is the key connection to Huskisson and other Bay and Basin villages.

From Wednesday, 3 June, northbound traffic will also move onto the new bridge.

However, motorists will not be able to turn right from the Princes Highway into Jervis Bay Road for several months while work continues on the western roundabout.

During this time, a detour will be in place via Comberton Grange Road for motorists accessing Jervis Bay Road.

Following traffic switching onto the bridge, work will continue on the western roundabout and associated local road network which will allow traffic to move safely and efficiently in all directions once the full intersection upgrade is complete.

The intersection upgrade is jointly funded by the Australian Government ($100 million) and the NSW Government ($64 million).

Quotes attributable to the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese

"This upgrade is about making the Princes Highway safer, more reliable and more efficient for locals, visitors and freight operators.

"This is a major milestone for this project and will help reduce congestion at one of the South Coast's busiest intersections.

"This is good for productivity, good for people visiting this beautiful part of the world, and will ensure more people get home quicker and safer."

Quotes attributable to the Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King

"This $164 million upgrade is a major investment in safer, more reliable journeys on the Princes Highway.

"I want to thank local member Fiona Phillips for her strong advocacy on this project, as we've worked together with our state colleagues to deliver it.

"This intersection is a big safety improvement and it will make a real difference for people driving through the beautiful South Coast."

Quotes attributable to NSW Minister for Transport, John Graham

"This is a major milestone for the Jervis Bay Road intersection upgrade, with traffic set to move onto the new flyover bridge from 1 June."

"Once complete, this upgrade will separate highway traffic from vehicles entering and exiting Jervis Bay Road, helping to reduce congestion and improve safety at one of the South Coast's busiest intersections."

"I want to thank the workers who have already put more than 472,000 hours into this project, as well as the local community and road users for their patience while we deliver this important upgrade."

Quotes attributable to NSW Minister for the Illawarra and South Coast, Ryan Park

"The opening of the new flyover bridge is a major step forward for the South Coast and will provide welcome relief for motorists travelling through this busy intersection.

"This upgrade will improve how people move between the Princes Highway and Jervis Bay Road, including those travelling to Huskisson, Vincentia and the wider Bay and Basin area.

"I want to thank the local community, businesses and road users for their patience while this important work continues."

Quotes attributable to the Federal Member for Gilmore, Fiona Phillips

"This is a fantastic milestone for our community and a big step towards fixing a long-standing bottleneck on the Princes Highway.

"Anyone who travels through this intersection knows how busy it can get, particularly during peak periods and holiday times.

"This upgrade will mean safer, smoother and more reliable journeys for locals, tourists and everyone travelling through our region."

Quotes attributable to the State Member for Kiama, Katelin McInerney

"This bridge opening is an exciting milestone for the South Coast and a sign of real progress on a project our community has been waiting for.

"The Jervis Bay Road intersection is one of the busiest points on the Princes Highway between Nowra and the Victorian border, so improving safety and reducing delays here matters.

"I'm pleased to see this project moving ahead of schedule, and I thank the workers who are helping deliver it."

Quotes attributable to the State Member for South Coast, Liza Butler

"This project is about making everyday journeys safer and easier for the people who live, work and travel across the South Coast.

"The new flyover will help traffic move more efficiently through this important connection to the Bay and Basin villages, including Huskisson, Vincentia and surrounding communities.

"With work continuing on the western roundabout and local road network, we are now one step closer to a safer and more reliable intersection."

"I sincerely thank the community for their strong advocacy in helping bring this project to life, and I also thank the wider community for their patience and understanding throughout the construction process."