Camden Valley Way
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Camden Valley Way is an important link between Sydney and the historic town of Camden
.
It is the former Hume Highway
alignment between the localities of Cross Roads and Camden. It is marked as State Route 89. The proper route is from Cross Roads, skirting Camden via the Camden Bypass and ending at Remembrance Drive
, another part of the former Hume Highway near Camden South. The highlight of the Camden Bypass is the Macarthur Bridge, a 26-span, 3380 feet (approximately 1.12 km) long concrete structure that carries the Camden Bypass across the Nepean River and its flood plain. The bridge was built between 1971 and 1973, originally to carry Hume Highway traffic, on a flood-free alignment around Camden. This bypass was in turn bypassed in December 1980 when the section of what was then called the South Western Freeway (route F5) from Campbelltown
to Yerrinbool
was opened. It has grown in importance as a major arterial road linking the Hume Highway, M7
and M5
interchange at Prestons, near Liverpool, with Camden.
Most of the 25-kilometre route currently has only two lanes, one lane in each direction and four lanes between the M7 interchange and Bernera Road, Prestons. It became an important arterial road serving the fast growing Sydney's South West Growth Centre. Upgrades are planned as it is congested in peak periods.
Camden, New South Wales
-Education:Camden is the location of research facilities for the veterinary and agricultural schools of the University of Sydney. The local government area has two public high schools, Camden High School and Elderslie High School, as well as eight Catholic and three Anglican schools.-Culture:The...
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It is the former Hume Highway
Hume Highway
The Hume Highway/Hume Freeway is one of Australia's major inter-city highways, running for 880 km between Sydney and Melbourne. It is part of the Auslink National Network and is a vital link for road freight to transport goods to and from the two cities as well as serving Albury-Wodonga and...
alignment between the localities of Cross Roads and Camden. It is marked as State Route 89. The proper route is from Cross Roads, skirting Camden via the Camden Bypass and ending at Remembrance Drive
Remembrance Drive
Remembrance Drive links Camden and Aylmerton. It is the former alignment of Hume Highway from 1928 to 1984. It is signed as State Route 89.The proper path taken by Remembrance Drive is from Camden South, Camden through the Razorback Range, passing through the towns of Picton, Tahmoor, Bargo and...
, another part of the former Hume Highway near Camden South. The highlight of the Camden Bypass is the Macarthur Bridge, a 26-span, 3380 feet (approximately 1.12 km) long concrete structure that carries the Camden Bypass across the Nepean River and its flood plain. The bridge was built between 1971 and 1973, originally to carry Hume Highway traffic, on a flood-free alignment around Camden. This bypass was in turn bypassed in December 1980 when the section of what was then called the South Western Freeway (route F5) from Campbelltown
Campbelltown, New South Wales
Campbelltown is a suburb in south-western Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Campbelltown is located 51 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district and is the administrative centre for the local government area of the City of Campbelltown.- History :Campbelltown...
to Yerrinbool
Yerrinbool, New South Wales
Yerrinbool is a Northern Village of the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia, in the Wingecarribee Shire, and is accessible from the Hume Highway and is about 12 km drive from nearby Mittagong. It is 6–8 km by foot to Hill Top as the crow flies. It was previously officially...
was opened. It has grown in importance as a major arterial road linking the Hume Highway, M7
Metroad 7
Metroad 7 is a Metroad in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Metroad 7 links the Hume Highway at Casula with the Pacific Highway and Pennant Hills Road at Wahroonga....
and M5
Metroad 5 (Sydney)
Metroad 5 is a Metroad in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, and a main arterial route linking Sydney's city centre to its south western suburbs and beyond. It links the Hume Highway to the Sydney airport where it joins Metroad 1...
interchange at Prestons, near Liverpool, with Camden.
Most of the 25-kilometre route currently has only two lanes, one lane in each direction and four lanes between the M7 interchange and Bernera Road, Prestons. It became an important arterial road serving the fast growing Sydney's South West Growth Centre. Upgrades are planned as it is congested in peak periods.
See also
- Highways in AustraliaHighways in AustraliaThis is a list of highways in Australia, listed alphabetically along with each highway's route number and location. Note that some highways service more than one state or territory.-Route numbering systems:...
- List of highways in New South Wales
- Old Hume HighwayOld Hume HighwayThe Old Hume Highway may be described as any part of an earlier route of the Hume Highway, which traverses Victoria and New South Wales between the cities of Melbourne and Sydney in Australia...