$232 million Coxs River Road upgrade open

Central Western Daily

Lithgow City Council mayor Cass Coleman and NSW Minister for Road Jenny Aitchison announce the $232 million upgrade to the Great Western Highway is open.

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00:00When we hear the traffic here, it is an indication of what needed to happen on this road.

00:04This is a very busy highway.

00:07It is the major connecting piece between Sydney and the central west

00:11and into the western region of the state.

00:13This is a project that we knew needed to happen

00:16because we did need to start the process of getting the Great Western Highway upgraded

00:21so that it can cope with traffic now and into the future.

00:24We are very excited about the 70 metre long bridge.

00:28Behind us is a stunning example of architecture

00:31but also the importance of having those shared pathways for local residents

00:35to be able to navigate this through active transport,

00:38walking or riding or using other forms of active transport.

00:44When I see the Minister come, I always take the opportunity, one, to ask how she is

00:49but most importantly, it gives me an opportunity to advocate on behalf of my community

00:54and bring to her attention what we need here in the city of Greater Lithgow

00:59because as far as I'm concerned, it's the centre of the universe

01:02and today, it deserves to be the centre of the universe.

01:05And what a beautiful day it is.

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