Investigations into potential options for a Bulli bypass have ruled out road connections via the Illawarra Escarpment to the M1 Princes Motorway or Bulli Pass.
Transport for NSW is assessing the potential extension of Memorial Drive to provide a bypass of the Bulli town centre, while also exploring a range of alternative solutions to improve traffic flow, safety and local amenity.
Transport for NSW Executive Director Partnerships and Integration South, Cassandra Ffrench, said Transport has examined several bypass options linking Memorial Drive to the M1 Princes Motorway and Bulli Pass via the escarpment including tunnel and bridge options.
“The investigations found all escarpment connections would have significant environmental and cultural impacts on sensitive areas such as the Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area and Illawarra Grevillea Park,” Ms Ffrench said.
“The steep terrain and history of underground coal mining also create complex engineering challenges that would make construction highly difficult and costly.
“Ruling out escarpment routes brings us a step closer to identifying the right solution to improve safety and travel reliability on the local road network.”
