Hunts Creek Bridge
The replacement of Hunts Creek Bridge is vital to ensure the safety of our community. This project will deliver essential works to replace the existing twin stormwater culverts (circa 1960s) which have reached the end of their serviceable life. This project is supported by Local, State and Federal Governments through cooperation and/or funding. Traffic management is implemented in consultations with Transport for NSW.
City of Parramatta thanks our local community and business owners for their patience as the Hunts Creek Bridge replacement progresses.
We’re working with Transport for NSW to maintain two-way traffic on North Rocks Road wherever possible during this complex project. Updates, including how to access local businesses, are provided at every stage. We appreciate your understanding as we deliver this essential upgrade to keep our community safe and connected. Our team is committed to completing the works as quickly and safely as possible.
Project update | March 2026
Night works for Optus upgrades from 8pm Wednesday 8 April 2026
Optus will be working on North Rocks Road from 8pm Wednesday 8 April to 5am Thursday 9 April 2026.
There may be local interruptions to the Optus network for some customers. Optus will be notifying affected customers prior to the start of the works.
North Rocks Road will be open to traffic in both directions. However, there may be times where traffic control will be in place to manage vehicles under a slow/stop arrangement.
North Rocks Road open to two-way traffic
North Rocks Road is now open to two-way traffic (one lane in each direction). Detours for northbound traffic have been removed.
Motorists can enter North Rocks Road from the intersection of Church Street/Windsor Road and turn left in to The Mills shopping centre.
Travelling south, motorists can turn right into the Woolworths’ driveway at The Mills. On exit, shoppers can turn left or right on to North Rocks Road.
Stage 2 Works – utility adjustments and relocation
Late February to early-March
The next stage of works will commence with the relocation of utility services. This will include the relocation of overhead power lines and communication cables.
From Tuesday 24 February, Endeavour Energy will relocate and commission overhead power lines. Work will be undertaken overnight between 7.00pm and 8.30am the following morning.
During this time, there will be temporary power interruptions to some commercial businesses located on the eastern side of North Rocks Road at the project site (opposite Woolworths).
Affected businesses have been consulted regarding these temporary interruptions.
Following the relocation of the overhead power lines, Optus communication cables will be relocated. These works will be carried out overnight between 7.00pm and 8.30am each day and will progress from late-February to early-March.
Traffic management will be in place during the Endeavour Energy and Optus works, with traffic maintained in both directions along North Rocks Road.
Two-way traffic on North Rocks Road will be fully restored upon completion of the utility works in early-March, allowing for Stage 2 bridge construction works to commence.
Stage 2 Works – bridge construction
March to July (including weekend closure)
From March to July, works will focus on the construction of the new bridge on the southern side of North Rocks Road. Activities will include piling, installation of bridge abutments, removal of the existing culverts, creek reconstruction, installation of bridge beams and deck, and road reinstatement.
Works will generally be undertaken during standard construction hours:
- Weekdays: 7.00am to 5.00pm
- Saturdays: 8.00am to 1.00pm
Should out-of-hours works be required, further notice will be provided to the community.
A weekend road closure (from Friday 8.00pm to Monday 5.00am) will be required in May to facilitate the installation of the bridge beams.
A confirmed date for the weekend closure will be provided as soon as possible once Stage 2 works progress.
Stage 2 Works (January to May 2026)
While most of the work during Stage 2 is planned to take place Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm and Saturdays 8am to 1pm, there may be some instances where a full-weekend closure of North Rocks Road will be necessary. Currently, one (1) full-weekend closure is anticipated during Stage 2 to complete piling works. Nightworks may also be required from time to time.
On confirmation of dates, advanced notice will be issued to the community when the full-weekend closure and nightworks is will take place.
Traffic arrangements during full-weekend closures of North Rocks Road:
- North Rocks Road will be closed from the intersection of Church Street/Windsor Road to the Woolworths’ driveway at The Mills shopping centre.
- Closures will be in place from 8pm Friday to 5am Monday.
- Northbound traffic will be diverted around the construction site via Pennant Hills Road, James Ruse Drive and the Cumberland Highway.
- The detour is anticipated to add approximately 20 to 30 minutes to travel time. Please refer to the map on the main Hunts Creek Bridge project page.
- Motorists travelling south along North Rocks Road will be directed to detour via Stratham Avenue and Bettington Road.
- Motorists will be able to turn right into the Woolworths’ driveway at The Mills shopping centre. On exit, customers will only be able to turn left (no right turn).
Variable message boards and signs will provide notice of the closure and direct motorists through the detours.
Traffic controllers will be on site to help manage access to The Mills shopping centre.
Access for pedestrians into the shopping centre will not change during the construction period. Pedestrian access along North Rocks Road will be maintained.
Buses and emergency services vehicles can travel past the construction zone in both directions throughout the entire program.
Please visit Live Traffic to check conditions.
The work schedule is subject to authority approvals, extreme weather, and onsite conditions. Further information, including confirmed dates, will follow.
Shopping at The Mills made easy
With North Rocks Road returned to two-way traffic (one lane in each direction) access to The Mills shopping centre is easier.
Customers can enter The Mills shopping centre approaching from Church Street/Windsor Road (no detours in place) and travel south along North Rocks Road to turn right into the centre.
For extra convenience, The Mills offers free parking and a direct-to-boot service.
The Mills shopping Centre and Woolworths are open 7am to 10pm each day. Other retailers have various trading hours. Please check The Mills webpage for details.
Works completed during the December weekend shutdown
We appreciate everyone’s patience while we complete these essential works as quickly and safely as possible.
Full-weekend closures allow crews to focus on completing work. During the shutdowns, precast abutments – the structures that support the ends of the bridge and connect it to the road – were craned into place. These abutments sit on the foundation and work with the piers that previously supported the culverts.
Concrete planks forming the bridge deck were also installed, which act as the base for the road surface.
See some new pictures in our photo gallery at the bottom of the page.
Please visit Live Traffic to check conditions.
The work schedule is subject to authority approvals, extreme weather, and onsite conditions. Further information, including confirmed dates, will follow.
Stage 3 works scheduled for May to July 2026
Stage 3, the final stage of the program, is scheduled to take place from May to June 2026.
On completion of the Hunts Creek Bridge replacement project, traffic flow will return to normal.
Stage 3 works will see reinstatement of utilities and driveways, line-marking, completion of the bridge and footpath, site clean-up and the re-opening of North Rocks Road.
The community is advised to expect some delays and allow extra travel time. Please visit Live Traffic to check conditions.
The work schedule is subject to authority approvals, extreme weather, and onsite conditions. Further information, including confirmed dates, will follow.
Anticipated weekend closures
Throughout Stage 2, there will be weekends where traffic conditions will change.
During full-weekend closures of North Rocks Road, Detours will be in place.
Northbound traffic will be diverted from the construction site via Pennant Hills Road, James Ruse Drive and the Cumberland Highway. The detour is anticipated to add approximately 20 to 30 minutes to travel time. Please refer to the map below.
Southbound motorists will be directed to detour via Stratham Avenue and Bettington Road.
Motorists travelling south along North Rocks Road will be able to turn right into the Woolworths’ driveway at The Mills shopping centre.
Digital message boards and signage will be installed advising of the works, detours, and lane closures.
Traffic controllers will be on site to manage access to The Mills shopping centre.
During the works, the community is advised to expect some delays and allow extra travel time.
Please visit Live Traffic to check conditions.
The schedule is subject to authority approvals, extreme weather, and onsite conditions. Further information, including confirmed dates, will follow.
Arrangements for large vehicles
To assist with traffic management, Bettington Road and Stratham Avenue can be used by vehicles up to 8-tonnes during the construction period.
Vehicles more than 8-tonnes will be required to use arterial roads that support their loads, i.e. Pennant Hills Road, Cumberland Highway, Windsor Road.
Live Traffic Updates
Visit livetraffic.com for live traffic updates.
Detour Map
Hunts Creek Bridge Detour map
About the Project
North Rocks Road upgrade – a new $11.5M bridge at Hunts Creek, North Parramatta.
A new $11.5M single-span concrete bridge and associated roadworks will be constructed at Hunts Creek on North Rocks Road, North Parramatta.
The upgrade will be completed over 18 months* with altered traffic arrangements in place for the duration of the program.
The new bridge will be 14.4m in length and will span approximately 28m. It will integrate into the existing geometry of North Rocks Road and will carry two lanes of traffic in the southbound direction and one lane of traffic in the northbound direction.
A 3m-wide shared pedestrian and cycle path will feature on the eastern side of the bridge, and a 3.6m-wide shared path will be installed on the western side.
The removal of the culverts will increase the stormwater capacity of the creek, potentially improving the flood conditions on North Rocks Road.
The upgrade will also provide improved local cycling and pedestrian connections.
While some disruption will be unavoidable, this work is necessary to ensure the safety of our community, and every effort will be made to minimise traffic congestion and impact on residents.
The schedule is subject to Transport for NSW approvals, extreme weather, and site conditions.
Project Funding
The $11.5M Hunts Creek Bridge project is jointly funded by the Australian and State Governments in association with the City of Parramatta Council.
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Contact details
Hunts Creek Bridge project team - Capital Works
1300 617 058 or email HuntsCreekBridge@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
For construction related enquiries, urgent or after-hours enquiries, please contact Albergeldie Contractors on 0400 374 779 or email Huntscreekbridge@abergeldie.com
Location
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