Detailed Designs Released for Oxley Highway Upgrade

Robert Dwyer • 12 August 2026

Major step forward for Port Macquarie’s biggest road upgrade

A major road upgrade that will transform the journey into Port Macquarie has taken

another significant step forward with detailed plans now released by Transport for

NSW.


Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer said the release of the plans was a major

milestone for a community that has been calling for action on the Oxley Highway for

years.


“This is exactly what our community has been asking for and now we are delivering,”

Mr Dwyer said.


“We have listened to local residents, advocated for this project and worked to make

sure Port Macquarie gets the infrastructure it needs to keep growing.

“People will be very surprised when they see the scale of what is planned.

“The additional lanes and significant improvements between the Wrights Road and

Lake Road roundabouts will make a real difference to the daily journey into Port

Macquarie. The plans show what we have been advocating for with an increase in east

bound lanes from two lanes to six into the Lake Road intersection.


“This is not just about easing congestion today, it’s about building the infrastructure we

need for tomorrow.


“The upgrade will improve safety, reduce congestion, support future growth and

provide greater travel choices, while making access to Port Macquarie Base Hospital

and the Education Precinct easier and more reliable.


“For too long, our community has seen growth without the infrastructure to match it,

that is changing.


“We are investing in the roads, health and education infrastructure that Port Macquarie

needs to support the next generation of growth.


“The release of these detailed plans is proof that this project is moving from a promise

to a real project on the ground.


“I am proud to have fought for this upgrade and I look forward to seeing the benefits it

will deliver for our community.”


“The release of the detailed plans provides the community with a clear picture of the

significant improvements planned for the Oxley Highway corridor as Transport for NSW

progresses the project.” Mr Dwyer said.

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