Motorway facts
The Hills M2 is a 21km motorway that links the lower north shore and the northwest regions of Sydney, Australia.
The Hills M2 opened to traffic in May 1997 and is a key part of Sydney's orbital motorway network, providing a seamless link between the Lane Cove Tunnel and Westlink M7.
The Hills M2 is also a key public transport corridor. The motorway includes dedicated bus lanes with 840 Hillsbus services and 14 Busways services using the motorway week days (eastbound and westbound), carrying over 27,000 passengers a day.
The Hills M2 is owned and managed by Transurban, a leading international toll road owner and manager with offices in Australia and the USA.
Since acquiring the Hills M2 in June 2005, Transurban has undertaken a program of upgrades to reduce congestion and improve travel times.
Electronic Express Lanes to improve traffic flow at the toll plazas were introduced in 2006. An interim third westbound lane between Lane Cove Road and Beecroft Road was established in 2007.
- 21 km motorway in Sydney, Australia
- Opened to traffic in 1997
- Direct link to Westlink M7 and the Lane Cove Tunnel
- 100 per cent owned and managed by Transurban since June 2005
- Electronic Express Lane introduced in January 2006
- Fully electronic tolling introduced 30 January 2012
- Concession to operate and maintain until 2042
