新南威尔士州取消十亿元的隧道, 选择在公众的反弹中使用更小的修复方法。 NSW cancels $billions tunnel, opts for smaller fixes amid public backlash.

新南威尔士州政府取消了在大西部高速公路上建造一条数十亿美元的隧道的计划,称之为“幻想”, 并选择立即升级至交叉路口、维多利亚路口交通管理、铁路频率增加、新自行车道。 The New South Wales government has scrapped plans for a multi-billion-dollar tunnel on the Great Western Highway, calling it a "fantasy" and opting instead for immediate upgrades to intersections, traffic management on Victoria Pass, increased rail frequency, and new cycleways. 但公众反应基本是负面的, 近70%接受调查的居民支持隧道。 While officials say the shift reflects "evidence-based planning" and better use of funds, public reaction has been largely negative, with nearly 70% of surveyed residents supporting the tunnel. 包括企业领袖和通勤者在内的批评者认为,较小规模的修补办法未能解决长期拥挤和容易受到干扰的问题,特别是在黑麦,并警告这一决定会破坏区域的长期增长。 Critics, including business leaders and commuters, argue the smaller-scale fixes fail to address chronic congestion and vulnerability to disruptions, especially at Blackheath, and warn the decision undermines long-term regional growth.