Month: August 2025

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Check out the August-November 2025 edition of City’s newsletter – providing the latest updates on all the major projects within our boundaries.

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Road users are advised of changed traffic conditions on the M7 Motorway in Eastern Creek from Monday 11 August to Friday 15 August 2025, between 9pm and 4am.

The M7 Motorway will be closed to all traffic in one direction at a time during works. The M7 Motorway will be open to all traffic in the opposite direction during each closure.

During the work we will:

• close the M7 Motorway southbound between Great Western Highway and the M4 Motorway
• close the M7 Motorway northbound between Mini Link Road and the M4 Motorway.
• the on-ramps from the M4 Motorway to the M7 Motorway will stay open in both directions while this work takes place.

Vehicles travelling along the M7 Motorway in southbound direction between Great Western Highway and Old Wallgrove Road, Eastern Creek will be detoured via Great Western Highway, Wallgrove Road, M4 Motorway and Old Wallgrove Road during the work.

Vehicles travelling along the M7 Motorway in northbound direction between Mini Link Road and Great Western Highway, Eastern Creek will be detoured via Mini Link Road, Wallgrove Road and Great Western Highway during the work.

Vehicles travelling under a permit must not travel off the approved route listed in their permit unless an updated permit is obtained from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR).

Please keep to the speed limits and follow the direction of traffic controllers and signs.

Transport for NSW thanks road users for their patience during this time.

For the latest traffic updates across the network download the Live Traffic NSW App, visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701.

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Government is continuing work to deliver the vital infrastructure rapidly growing Western Sydney communities need, with an upgraded section of Elizabeth Drive opening to traffic – a major milestone in the $2.1 billion toll-free M12 Motorway project.
 

Significant upgrades have taken a 2.2km stretch of Elizabeth Drive from a one lane road, to a three-lane dual carriageway. This transformation will increase road safety by significantly easing congestion for the 28,000 vehicles who drive this route daily.
 

As well as tripling the roadway for motorists, these upgrades also included a bridge that will stretch over the new Western Sydney Airport metro line, and Worimi Drive.
 

Elizabeth Drive is a key access route to the Western Sydney (Nancy-Bird) International Airport and rapidly growing Western Sydney communities including Bradfield, Badgerys Creek, Kemps Creek and greater Liverpool.
 

Once opened the M12 will provide direct access to the Airport and connect the Northern Road in the west with Elizabeth Drive and the M7 Motorway in the East.
Delivered in partnership with the Federal Government the M12 Motorway is on Budget and on time, with 14km of 16km of roadworks now completed opening of the motorway is on track for early next year. This road will remain in public hands.
 

The NSW and Australian Government are also investing a further $800 million for additional improvements on another section of Elizabeth drive, which will see the widening of an additional section from Devonshire Road towards the Airport from one to two lanes in each direction.
 

Planning for this work which will address congestion and increase reliability and safety for the community is currently underway.
 

The Government is investing over $2.7 billion for road infrastructure which will ensure the Aerotropolis meets its full potential, and growing local communities are receiving their fair share. These works which will complement the M12, include:
 

• $50 million for critical road upgrades across the Aerotropolis, including traffic lights and signals at the Elizabeth Drive and Luddenham Road intersection and a new turning lane at the Mamre Road and Kerrs Road intersection.
 

• $39 million to plan three key routes – Devonshire Road, Devonshire Link Road and Bradfield Metro Link Road – including a $12.5 million contribution from the Federal Government.
 

• $29.6 million for an incident management and response team to deploy rapidly to accidents and traffic delays. The new team will support key routes to and from the airport, along with the broader South Western Sydney road network.

•$30 million for more than 1000 new green directional signs across Sydney directing to the Aerotropolis and Western Sydney Airport.
 

For more information about the M12 Motorway and the Elizabeth Drive projects, go to nswroads.work/M12 and nswroads.work/elizabethdrive

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The Australian and NSW Governments are building better communities in Western Sydney with design work set to begin on the now funded $1 billion upgrade of Fifteenth Avenue in Sydney’s growing south-west.

The Government has awarded a contract for concept design to WSP, a major step forward in this precinct shaping project, which will be an essential link to the Western Sydney International Airport precinct.

The Government can also share with the community for the first time the proposed scope of the long-awaited upgrade. Key features of the design will be:

• a four-lane carriageway, with two traffic lanes in each direction
• new active transport connections and pedestrian paths
• new signalised intersections, including one at Second Avenue, with dedicated turning lanes making it safer for locals
• a land reservation for future expansion, including for a dedicated bus transitway to support future rapid bus services from Liverpool to the Bradfield City Centre and new airport.

The land reservation and future rezoning will ensure that new buildings can no longer be built in the future corridor of this arterial route.

Transport for NSW will also begin the process of engaging with property owners about land needed for the upgrade and future expansion.

Whilst there is still some way to go on the design, these discussions are starting early to help provide a level of certainty for affected property owners and ensure the project can be delivered as rapidly as possible.

To ensure construction can commence as soon as possible, the Fifteenth Avenue Upgrade will be delivered in a number of stages. Stage one will be completed in three sections, the first involving duplication between Second Avenue and Cowpasture Road, ahead of works moving onto the second section between Second Avenue and Fourth Avenue.

The third section of stage one will involve duplication between Fourth Avenue and Devonshire Road, while future stages will include the full connection through to the Bradfield City Centre and Aerotropolis precinct, and delivery of the dedicated bus transitway.

Design plans revealed as early work set to begin for Liverpool’s key link to Western Sydney Airport precinct This staged approach will help to ensure the fastest and most cost-effective delivery of this long overdue upgrade.

The NSW Government has expedited the design and planning processes so the project can go to construction tender in 2026, ahead of major construction commencing in 2027.

For further information visit the Fifteenth Avenue project page.

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As spring approaches, bike users are invited to explore the state’s west as part of NSW TrainLink’s revamped trial of roll-on bikes on long distance trains.

Under the trial, the XPT on the daily service between Sydney and Dubbo (and return) is fitted with a dedicated bike space, in which two bikes can be secured, meaning they don’t need to be dismantled, boxed and checked in as luggage. 

Bookings for this phase of the trial are now open. This follows a more limited trial in September last year. 

In this new phase, there is more flexibility for cyclists and the trial is being expanded to include weekends and school holidays. 

Bike riders can take journeys in both directions between Dubbo and Sydney with the added option to roll on and off at Bathurst and Orange stations.

Larger bikes with larger dimensions can now be accommodated.

The Dubbo XPT is the only NSW TrainLink service taking part in the trial and on all other services, including coaches, bikes still must be boxed as per current   operational procedures.

NSW TrainLink Chief Executive Roger Weeks said he was pleased to announce this second, expanded phase of the trial, following feedback from cyclists.

“We’re continuing to explore ways we can make regional journeys more convenient and accessible for cycling enthusiasts by allowing bikes to roll on and off our trains without the need for boxing,” Mr Weeks said.

“In this second trial we’re expanding options for cyclists to travel onboard with us by allowing the use of larger bikes, seven-day bookings and adding mid-journey stops at Bathurst and Orange.

“The ability to roll a bike on board makes it easier for cyclists to enjoy parts of beautiful regional NSW which is a win for both passengers and the environment. 

“We’re combining public transport with active transport, and we welcome bike user groups across the community to join the trial. We have been pleased to work with the bike community to test a solution and now look forward to gathering further feedback.”

Cyclist John Fuller, who took part in the phase one trial, said he’s pleased by the expanded options now available under phase two.

“We hope it will be an incentive for more people to take part in the trial, by allowing larger bikes and the option to travel on every day of the week,” Mr Fuller said.

“The process is quite simple to roll the bike on, put it in the right spot and strap it up.

“We’d like to call on any of the cyclists going into the regions to use the service. I think they’ll be surprised at how convenient it is and how enjoyable the trip will be.” 

Bike spaces must be pre-booked. Booking can be made by calling NSW TrainLink on 13 22 32 between 7am and 10pm daily.

Information on the trial including bike dimensions is available here www. transportnsw.info/news/2025/roll-into-spring-with-your-bike-onboard-sydney-dubbo-xpt-service

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Funding applications open for round 11 of Community Road Safety Grants.

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Major route preparations are underway to safely deliver the world’s largest fun run this Sunday.

A sold-out field of 90,000 people are expected to power across Sydney’s streets on 10 August for the 55th annual City2Surf – a 14km fun run from the CBD to Bondi Beach.

The Minns Government is asking the public to prepare for road closures and detours, with strict parking restrictions to be enforced along the entire course.

The Government is also calling on motorists to prepare for significant delays across the Eastern Suburbs while roads are closed to keep runners safe.

Read the full media release here (PDF, 90 KB).

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Road users are advised of changed traffic conditions on the M7 Motorway in Elizabeth Hills, Cecil Hills, Cecil Park and Horsely Park from 10pm Monday 11 August to 4am Tuesday 12 August 2025. 

During this work, there will be a full closure of the northbound lanes on the M7 Motorway between Cowpasture Road and The Horsley Drive to facilitate scaffold removal works.

Vehicles travelling under a permit must not travel off the approved route listed in their permit unless an updated permit is obtained from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR).

Please keep to the speed limits and follow the direction of traffic controllers and signs.

Transport for NSW thanks road users for their patience during this time.

For the latest traffic updates download the Live Traffic NSW App, visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701.

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Road users are advised of changed traffic conditions on Bells Line of Road, Kurrajong, for work to stabilise slopes and repair drainage around 70 metres north-west of the Bells Line of Road and Stone Terrace intersection.

Work will be undertaken at this location between Sunday 10 August and Sunday 7 September, weather permitting. The work will be a combination of day and night shifts.

Day work hours will be 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Night work hours will be 7pm to 5am, Sunday to Thursday.

There will be temporary traffic changes to make sure the work zone is safe. Lane closures and a 40km/h speed limit will be in place for the safety of workers and road users.

Motorists are also reminded that there are several repair sites along Bells Line of Road and to plan ahead allowing extra travel time.

Please drive to the conditions and follow the directions of signs and traffic controllers.

For the latest traffic updates across the network download the Live Traffic NSW App, visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701.

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Road users are advised of changed traffic conditions on the M7 Motorway in Eastern Creek, Horsley Park, Hinchinbrook and Prestons between 8pm Friday 8 August and 10pm Sunday 10 August2025. 

If work is unable to take place at this time, we will complete work from 8pm Friday 15 August to 10pm Sunday 17 August 2025

There will be temporary northbound and/or southbound right lane closures along the M7 Motorway near the following locations for the M7 Motorway bridge concrete pour activities: 

Location	Closure Type
Reedy Creek Bridge, Eastern Creek	Northbound right lane closure
Waste Management Access Road Bridge, Eastern Creek	Northbound right lane closure
Austral Bricks Access Road Bridge, Horsley Park	Northbound right lane closure
Hoxton Park Road Bridge, Hinchinbrook	Dual right lane closures
Cabramatta Creek Bridge, Prestons	Northbound right lane closure

Vehicles travelling under a permit must not travel off the approved route listed in their permit unless an updated permit is obtained from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR).

Please keep to the speed limits and follow the direction of traffic controllers and signs.

For the latest traffic updates across the network download the Live Traffic NSW App, visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701.