Extended closure of The Driftway and night work from 26 October 2025

Source: Mental Health Australia

Road users are advised of changed traffic conditions on The Driftway, between Blacktown Road and Londonderry Road for major construction starting on the New Richmond Bridge Stage 1 project.

The Driftway between Luxford Road and Londonderry Road will be temporarily closed for around nine months, starting from Wednesday 29 October. Road users will need to make a short detour via Londonderry, Reynolds and Luxford roads.

Ongoing construction activities will continue at The Driftway intersections with Blacktown Road and Londonderry Road. The daytime work hours are between 7am and 6pm, Monday to Friday and between 8am and 1pm, Saturdays.

There will also be night work between 8pm and 5am from Sunday 26 October to Thursday 6 November on Sundays to Thursdays only. 

While we complete our work there will be temporary traffic changes including lane closures and 40km/hr or 60km/hr reduced speed limits as required within work areas.

Traffic control will assist road users and pedestrians through the work area if required. 

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.