# New South Wales road and toll changes > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/new-south-wales-road-and-toll-changes > Updated: 2026-08-02T22:58:36.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. In late July 2026, Transport for New South Wales reported that recent alterations to the Princes Highway at Bulli, including right‑turn bans, extended clearway hours and upgraded signals, had eased congestion and improved safety for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. At the same time, a faulty ventilator fan forced the eastbound lanes of the M5 East Tunnel to close for more than six hours, creating kilometre‑long backups during the morning peak and highlighting reliability concerns with the tunnel’s infrastructure. A few days later, the NSW government announced a new agreement with toll‑road operator Transurban that will cut tolls on four Sydney motorways. From July 2027, tolls on the Lane Cove Tunnel and longer trips on the M2 will fall 10 %, the M7 cap will also drop 10 % in January 2028, and the Cross City Tunnel toll will be reduced by 20 % when the Western Harbour Tunnel opens. Motorcyclist charges will be halved, heavy‑vehicle rates will rise, two‑way tolling will be introduced on the Eastern Distributor, and future toll hikes on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tunnel will be capped at 3.25 %. The measures are presented as a modest relief for motorists ahead of the state election and part of a broader effort to improve the region’s transport system. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-02: Sydney motorway toll cuts announced after NSW‑Transurban deal NSW and Transurban will cut tolls on Sydney’s M2, Lane Cove Tunnel, M7 and Cross City Tunnel, halve motorcyclist fees, introduce two‑way tolling on the Eastern Distributor, and limit future bridge‑tunnel hikes. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sydney-motorway-toll-cuts-announced-after-nswtransurban-deal ### 2026-07-29: New South Wales traffic updates: Bulli highway changes ease congestion, M5 tunnel fan failure causes gridlock NSW changes to Bulli's Princes Highway ease congestion, while a faulty fan shut the M5 East Tunnel for six hours, snarling thousands of commuters. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-south-wales-traffic-updates-bulli-highway-changes-ease-congestion-m5-tunnel-fan-failure-causes-g --- Cite as: New South Wales road and toll changes. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/new-south-wales-road-and-toll-changes