Work as started on Stage 2A of the NSW Government's King Georges Road upgrade project.

Work has started on the next stage of the $190 million upgrade of King Georges Road.

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Stage 2A will upgrade the King Georges Road and Connells Point Road intersection to improve road safety and reduce travel times and congestion for the 60,000 cars, trucks and buses that use the road daily.

This next stage builds upon the improvements already delivered under Stage 1, which widened King Georges Road from Stoney Creek Road to Forest Road from four to six lanes.

Works under Stage 2A include widening King Georges Road from two to three lanes in each direction between Connells Point Road and William Street, and extending right turn bays on King Georges Road and Connells Point Road, among other improvements.

The Australian and NSW Governments have each committed $95 million towards the $190 million project.

The construction contract for the project has been awarded to BMD Constructions.

Announcing the start of works on the next stage, NSW Premier and Kogarah MP, Chris Minns said, "I've heard from our community just how frustrating congestion along King Georges Road can be, which is why we're working with the Albanese Government to get this upgrade underway.

"King Georges Road is one of the busiest corridors in southern Sydney, and this upgrade is long overdue.

"This is a practical project that will make a real difference for the tens of thousands of people who use this road each day."

NSW Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison said, "Improving the Connells Point Road intersection will help traffic flow more smoothly, particularly during peak periods when this corridor is under the most pressure.

"With around 60,000 vehicles using this road each day, these upgrades will make journeys safer, quicker and more reliable for everyone who depends on this key corridor."

Federal Member for Banks, Zhi Soon said the works to widen King Georges Road, extend right turn lanes southbound, and upgrade footpaths and pedestrian refuges will make the intersection safer and easier to navigate for both drivers and pedestrians.

State Member for Oatley, Mark Coure said, "This announcement builds on the funding set aside by the previous government, and it is exciting to see this important project continue."

"Stage 2A will deliver critical upgrades to the intersection of King Georges Road and Connells Point Road, improving road safety while helping reduce travel times and congestion for local motorists."

"This next stage builds on the improvements already delivered under Stage 1, which widened King Georges Road from four to six lanes between Stoney Creek Road and Forest Road," he said.