First drive through M5 tunnels in Sydney 1/1/2020 **New vision available (See Translation in Arabic section) Sydney: Drivers in south-west Sydney will soon benefit from major travel time savings with the New M5 tunnels between Beverly Hills and St Peters almost complete. Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Minister for Transport Andrew Constance travelled underground in the 9km tunnels for the first time to inspect progress on the $4.3 billion project. “It’s really exciting to see the hard work is almost finished on these crucial nine kilometres of motorway. Once open, the new M5 tunnels will double the capacity of this corridor, which carries around 100,000 vehicles every day and is one of the most congested parts of Sydney’s traffic network,” Ms Berejikilian said. 
Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack said drivers on the existing motorway will also benefit. Minister for Transport Andrew Constance said the finishing touches are being applied to the tunnels with the mechanical and electrical fit-out nearing completion. “There are currently 1,000 tradespeople working to complete the project, with more than 18,000 workers involved over the project’s lifespan,” Mr Constance said. “The fit-out is almost finished with line marking work underway and the installation of 33,000 wall panels more than 90 per cent complete. “We’re also in the final stages of system testing which marks the home stretch ahead of these tunnels officially opening.” The New M5 Tunnel will open with two lanes in each direction but has capacity to upgrade to three lanes, and include connections to future projects including the M4-M5 Link Tunnel, M6 Stage 1 and Sydney Gateway to the airport and Port Botany. Video Link: https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/VPJ36UFx9X/amVqYWNrc29uQHRyYW5zdXJiYW4uY29t |
