Tintenbar to Ewingsdale section of Pacific Highway official opens

The $862 million Tintenbar to Ewingsdale section of the Pacific Highway has officially opened to traffic.

Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Warren Truss, said the Australian government has contributed more than $566 million towards the project.

“The Pacific Highway upgrade is one of the largest infrastructure projects in regional Australia and aims to reduce travel times for motorists and road freight, improve safety and cater for future demand,” Truss said.

“The staged opening of the 17 kilometre Tintenbar to Ewingsdale upgrade is a remarkable achievement for North Coast residents and the thousands of motorists who travel along the Pacific Highway upgrade every year.”

The improvements incorporate a four-lane divided highway from the Ewingsdale interchange to the Ballina Bypass.

NSW Minister for Roads, Duncan Gay, said the improvements would provide safety and travel time benefits.

“The Tintenbar to Ewingsdale upgrade adds another iconic view to the Pacific Highway travel experience, complementing in particular the Gateway entrance to Banora Point and views of Mount Warning between Yelgun and Chinderah,” Gay said.

“Motorists travelling northbound will experience a unique and spectacular view of Cape Byron as they emerge from the St Helena Tunnels, a key part of the upgrade.

Major work has been underway on the upgrade since mid-2012.

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