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Visit our information booth at The Mills Shopping Centre, North Rocks Road, North Parramatta. We'll be near the entrance of the centre on Saturday 11 January (11am to 4pm), Thursday 16 January (3pm to 7pm), and Saturday 18 January (11am to 4pm). More dates to come as the works program progresses.
Construction works start 20 January 2025
Hunts Creek Bridge Works
Following formal approval from Transport for NSW, the City of Parramatta is starting construction of a single-span bridge on North Rocks Road, adjacent to the Woolworths’ carpark driveway at The Mills Shopping Centre, North Parramatta.
The existing 1960s stormwater culverts in Hunts Creek will be replaced, with this important major works program helping to keep our community safe.
Council has engaged Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure (Abergeldie), to carry out the work on our behalf.
About the work
Construction work will start at night (8pm) on Monday, 20 January 2025.
Transport for NSW has approved the revised traffic plan, and program (please see below or download the PDF for more detailed information).
The schedule of works includes periods of standard working hours (Monday to Friday 7.00am to 5.00pm and Saturday 8am to 1pm); Night works (8pm to 5am); and weekend shutdowns (9pm Friday evening to 5am Monday morning).
During the works, there will be changed traffic conditions on North Rocks Road including lane closures. Please expect delays and allow extra travel time.
We have been able to revise our work program which previously required a six-month shut down of the northbound lane on North Rocks Road between Church Street / Windsor Road and the Mills Shopping Centre driveway, to a one-month closure with detours. The new program significantly reduces the impact on road users and the local community.
Our work schedule - January to April 2025
For more details, please download the PDF, and review answers to frequently asked questions at the bottom of this page. Please note that weather and site conditions may affect the schedule, requiring changes. Additional work may also be required.
Nightworks Monday 20 January to Thursday 23 January 2025
- Work from 8pm each evening to 5am the next morning.
- One (1) lane will be open on North Rocks Road, Church Street and Windsor Road to the intersection of these roads. Traffic controllers will be in place managing traffic in both directions.
- Expect delays and allow extra travel time.
- The road will be reinstated by 5am at the end of each evening shift.
Weekend closure Friday 7 February to Monday 10 February 2025
- Full closure of North Rocks Road between Windsor Road and the Woolworths’ driveway from 9pm Friday 7 February to 5am Monday 10 February.
- Detours will be in place for motorists.
- Motorists will be able to travel south along North Rocks Road and turn right into Woolworths.
- Customers will only be able to turn left when exiting Woolworths. No right turn from Woolworths onto North Rocks Road.
- Expect delays and allow extra travel time.
Arrangements for buses
- Access will be facilitated for buses turning right into North Rocks Road from Church Street
- Access for buses will also be facilitated to allow a turn left onto Church Street from North Rocks Road.
Nightworks Monday 17 February to Thursday 17 April 2025
- Work from 8pm each evening to 5am the next morning. Up to five night shifts per week.
- Expect delays. Allow extra travel time.
- North Rocks Road will be reinstated by 5am following each night shift.
April 2025 to March 2026
We will notify residents and businesses prior to further night works, road closures, and weekend shutdowns on North Rocks Road.
Stay informed, latest updates and contacts
Please look out for further project updates here and additional letters.
For more information, contact City of Parramatta’s Customer Service Centre on 1300 617 058 and ask for the Hunts Creek Bridge team or email HuntsCreekBridge@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
For out of hours or urgent construction program issues, call Abergeldie Project Team on 0400 374 779, or email huntscreekbridge@abergeldie.com
For live traffic updates - visit livetraffic.com (from 20 January 2025).
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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 14 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, weather, contractor availability, material supply, and site conditions.
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Following formal approval from Transport for NSW (TfNSW) work on Hunts Creek Bridge is now expected to begin in early 2025.
The new program will reduce the northbound closure of North Rocks Road from five months to one month and will see a series of night work and weekend work programs.
The work program in early 2025 will include installation of construction signage and Variable Message Signs, minor saw-cutting of the road pavement at the piling locations on North Rocks Road, as well as pre-programming of the existing traffic signal controllers in preparation for the works.
The main works at the site are expected to commence in February 2025.
Due to the scale and complexity of the work, regrettably noise and disruption will be unavoidable. However, we will keep the community informed of the work schedule, and will work closely with our contractors and TfNSW to minimise the impact to residents, businesses and motorists as best we can.
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Major works update
Work on Hunts Creek Bridge is now expected to begin in September, subject to formal review and approval from Transport for NSW (TfNSW).
While discussions with TfNSW continue, work on Hunts Creek Bridge is now being planned as a series of nightworks and weekend road closures. This revised program will reduce the northbound closure of North Rocks Road from five months to one month.
Due to the scale and complexity of the work, regrettably noise and disruption will be unavoidable. However, we will keep the community informed, and work closely with our contractors and TfNSW to minimise the impact to residents, businesses and motorists as best we can.
At this stage, we anticipate road occupancy approvals being granted by TfNSW in August 2024. Once these approvals are granted, City of Parramatta will re-activate its communications program to ensure the community is aware of the new project schedule and can adequately plan to prepare for the upcoming works and associated disruptions.
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Construction of Compound on 28A Bourke Street & Update to Major Works Schedule
Compound construction Monday 5 August to Friday 16 August 2024, 7am to 5pm
In order to centralise storage for the upcoming Hunts Creek Bridge project, Council’s contractor Abergeldie will establish a compound in the open reserve at 28A Bourke Street adjacent to the intersection of Jeffrey Avenue, North Parramatta.This large compound will hold materials and equipment etc and will be in place until completion of the project in late-2025.
It is expected that there will be some noise from machinery throughout the construction period and intermittent traffic disruption. However, once the compound is secure, it is unlikely that use of the compound will cause any significant disruption.
Works program:
From Monday 5 August to Friday 16 August 2024 there will be truck movements and minor noise from machinery through the site compound establishment period.
During the construction of the compound, work will be between 7am and 5pm each day.
Delivery of concrete bridge planks will take place from Monday 19 August 2024 through to Wednesday 21 August 2024. Delivery trucks and a crane will be in operation from 6am to 5pm.
City of Parramatta will make every effort to complete this work as quickly, and safely, as possible. We appreciate there may be some inconvenience and ask for your patience.
More information:
Please direct any enquiries to HuntsCreekBridge@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au or contact our Capital Projects team via our Customer Contact Centre on 1300 617 058.
For urgent matters relating to the construction of the compound, and outside business hours, please contact Abergeldie’s Senior Project Engineer, Sam Heng on 0498 648 141.
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In February 2024, we advised the community of planned work for Hunts Creek Bridge.
Hunts Creek Bridge is an extremely complex project which requires partial road closures and extensive detours.
When Transport for NSW approved preliminary works in March, we anticipated the major works program would commence in May and require North Rocks Road between Windsor Road / Church Street and the Woolworths carpark driveway to become one-way for five months. To prepare residents, businesses and motorists for the change, City of Parramatta began communicating with the community to raise awareness around the upcoming works and the proposed alternative arrangements.
City of Parramatta is still in discussions with Transport for NSW about the major works program. Together, we’re looking for ways to reduce the impact on neighbouring businesses and residents of North Rocks Road and create a program that results in fewer disruptions for motorists.
Following recent discussions with Transport for NSW, City of Parramatta believes with a series of scheduled nightworks and a program of weekend road closures, we can reduce the partial northbound closure of North Rocks Road to one month.
At this stage, we anticipate work will begin late-August 2024. As soon as Transport for NSW provides the relevant approvals to allow for program details to be confirmed, City of Parramatta will re-activate its communications program to ensure the community is aware of the new Hunts Creek Bridge schedule of works and can plan to avoid the area if possible or allow extra travel time.
Please continue to direct enquiries to HuntsCreekBridge@CityofParramatta.nsw.gov.au
Key Works
(Back to top)Bridge and road works
During the program on nominated weekends from February to May and throughout June, a section of North Rocks Road, from the Church Street/Windsor Road entrance to the Woolworths driveway at The Mills Centre will become one-way (southbound).
While further advice will be provided, detours will be in place and northbound vehicles will be diverted away from North Rocks Road onto James Ruse Drive and Pennant Hills Road.
Motorists will be advised to avoid the area if they can, allow extra travel time, and expect delays. It is anticipated the full detour (refer to map below) will add approximately 20 to 30 minutes to travel time.
Detours are in place on selected weekends February to May, and for the month of June 2025
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Night works were undertaken from 27 February to 12 March with work taking place Monday to Saturday from 8pm to 5am. During the program, which focused on mapping utilities, two-way traffic was maintained with traffic controllers diverting traffic around the works. All lanes on North Rocks Road were reinstated by 5am allowing motorists to use the road as normal.
Project Funding
(Back to top)The $11.5M Hunts Creek Bridge project is jointly funded by the Australian and State Governments in association with the City of Parramatta Council.
Frequently Asked Questions
(Back to top)See a list of frequently asked questions below broken down by topic
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As part of its critical infrastructure upgrades, City of Parramatta plans to remove the twin stormwater culverts at Hunts Creek Bridge on North Rocks Road and replace them with a new single-span bridge which will carry three lanes of traffic and 3m-wide shared cycle and pedestrian paths either side.
While preliminary works began in February 2024, the rest of the Hunts Creek Bridge program was subject to advice and approval from Transport for NSW (TfNSW).
In late November 2024, TfNSW provided formal approval for Hunts Creek Bridge works to resume, approving a new program and traffic management plan. Council plans to recommence the 14-month Hunts Creek Bridge in early 2025.
Work will begin at 8pm on Monday 20 January and continue each evening from 8pm to 5am until Thursday 23 January. Various works will continue until March 2026 with a range of impacts on traffic.
Work will be completed in four (4) stages with altered traffic arrangements in place throughout the 14-month construction program including nightworks, weekend closures, lane closures and the full closure of North Rocks Road, with detours in place. For detailed program information, please download the PDF.
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The replacement of Hunts Creek Bridge is essential work required to ensure the safety of our community. The existing twin stormwater culverts (circa 1960s) are reaching the end of their serviceable life and a bridge upgrade is necessary.
We appreciate there will be some disruption and apologise for any inconvenience. City of Parramatta will work closely with its specialist contractors to see the works completed as safely and as quickly as possible and restore two-way travel on North Rocks Road as soon as we can.
The new program will see closure of North Rocks Road from the intersection of Church Street/Windsor Road to the Woolworths’s driveway at The Mills Shopping Centre on selected weekends and for the month of June. This program, rather than the six-month closure period previously advised, greatly reduces the impact to motorists and the community.
It is planned that Hunts Creek Bridge will be closed to northbound traffic during the major works and a detour will be in operation for parts of the program.
Council will undertake to keep North Rocks Road open to two-way traffic for the majority of the program. With a series of nightworks, weekend closures, and lane closures, it is expected work will continue with varying disruption to traffic until the entire project is completed in March 2026. For program details please download the PDF.
Please note when the detour is in operation, northbound travel from Church Street/Windsor Road to the Mills Shopping Centre will be diverted. Motorists will be able to travel south along North Rocks Road. When exiting The Mills Shopping Centre, there will be no right turn from the Woolworths carpark out onto North Rocks Road. Vehicles exiting Woolworths onto North Rocks Road, will be restricted to turning left (northbound) only. No right turn.
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In early 2024, Council began installing signage and communicating with residents and motorists about the planned changes to North Rocks Road and construction on Hunts Creek Bridge.
In late November 2024, Transport for NSW (TfNSW) confirmed final details of the works program and timings, approving a new program and traffic management plan.
Council anticipates that work will commence on Hunts Creek Bridge in late-January 2025, with plans to begin work at 8pm on Monday 20 January. Work is expected to continue from 8pm to 5am each evening until Thursday 23 January 2025.
A rolling program of works including weekend closures, nightwork and lane closures will continue throughout the construction until completion in March 2026.
Throughout this work, it is expected that Traffic Controllers will be in place to divert traffic around the worksite. For key periods, a detour will be in operation diverting northbound traffic away from North Rocks Road.For further information about the works, please download the PDF of the program.
Council will provide additional information as each stage of works approaches.
Residents will be advised to avoid the area if possible, allow extra travel time and to expect delays.
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The existing twin stormwater culverts in Hunts Creek were originally constructed around 1965 and are nearing the end of their serviceable life. Although remediation works have been carried out, the latest in 2019, these works were temporary and only intended to address immediate issues and provide adequate time for investigation and design development of the permanent replacement solution.
The new bridge will replace the existing culverts to support the new road and wider shared paths either side. The removal of the culverts will also improve flood conditions on North Rocks Road.
The new share paths will improve local pedestrian and cycling access.
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Preliminary works February to March 2024
27 February to 12 March 2024 – utilities investigations
From 27 February 2024, a two-week program of night works were undertaken. Carried out between 8pm and 5am, the focus of the work was utility mapping and road marking.
While two-way traffic was maintained, Traffic Controllers closed one lane and diverted traffic around the works.
Motorists were advised to reduce speed and take extra care while moving through the work zone.
North Rocks Road was reinstated by 5am each morning allowing motorists to use the road as usual throughout the day.
Nightwork
Monday 20 January 2025 to Thursday 23 January 2025
8pm to 5am each day- Lane closures on North Rocks Road, Windsor Road and Church Street leading into the intersection of these roads.
- On Wednesday 22 January, only one (1) lane will be open on North Rocks Road. On other nights, targeted lane closures will take place, different lanes may be closed throughout the evening. Two-way traffic flow will be maintained.
- Traffic controllers will be in place managing traffic in both directions.
- Digital message boards will be installed advising of the lane closures.
- North Rocks Road will be reinstated by 5am each day.
- Expect delays.
- Allow extra travel time.
First weekend closure
Friday 7 February to Monday 10 February 2025
24hrs starting 8pm Friday until 5am Monday
Full closure of North Rocks Road between Windsor Road / Church Street and Woolworths’ driveway at The Mills Shopping Centre.
Detours will be in place (see map above).- Motorists will be able to travel south along North Rocks Road.
- Motorists will be able to turn right into Woolworths at The Mills Shopping Centre.
- Customers must exit left out of Woolworths (no right turn).
- Access will be facilitated for buses turning right into North Rocks Road from Church Street, and for buses turning left onto Church Street from North Rocks Road.
- Increased truck movements to and from the laydown area, (compound) on Bourke Street.
- North Rocks Road will be reinstated by 5am Monday morning.
- Expect delays.
- Allow extra travel time.
Nightwork
Monday 17 February to Thursday 17 April 2025
8pm to 5am each day
- Access maintained in both directions by traffic controllers.
- Traffic control in place at Woolworths’ driveway to ensure access in and out.
- Increased truck movements to and from the laydown area (compound) on Bourke Street.
- North Rocks Road will be reinstated by 5am each day.
Second weekend closure
April 2025
(dates to be confirmed)Full closure of North Rocks Road between Windsor Road / Church Street and Woolworths’ driveway at The Mills Shopping Centre.
Detours will be in place.
- Work will continue for 24hrs starting 8pm Friday until 5am Monday (dates to be confirmed).
- Full closure of North Rocks Road between Windsor Road / Church Street and Woolworths’ driveway at The Mills Shopping Centre.
- Detours will be in place. Refer to map above.
- Motorists will be able to travel south along North Rocks Road and turn right into Woolworths at The Mills Shopping Centre.
- Customers will exit left out of Woolworths. No right turn.
- Increased truck movements to and from the laydown area (compound) on Bourke Street.
- Access will be facilitated for buses turning right into North Rocks Road from Church Street. Access provided for buses turning left onto Church Street from North Rocks Road.
- North Rocks Road will be reinstated by 5am on Monday.
- Expect delays.
- Allow extra travel time.
- More information will be provided.
Third weekend closure
May 2025
(dates to be confirmed)- Full closure of North Rocks Road between Windsor Road / Church Street and the Woolworths’ driveway at The Mills Shopping Centre.
- Detours in place. Refer to the map above.
- More information to be provided.
Fourth weekend closure
May/June 2025
(dates to be confirmed)- Full closure of North Rocks Road between Windsor Road / Church Street and the Woolworths’ driveway at The Mills Shopping Centre.
- Detours in place. Refer to the map above.
- More information to be provided.
Stage 1
One month closure of North Rocks Road (north bound)
June 2025 – July 2025
(dates to be confirmed)- North Rocks Road will be closed from the intersection of Church Street and Windsor Road to the Woolworths’s driveway at The Mills Shopping Centre.
- Detours will be in place (refer to the map above).
- Work will take place Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm and Saturdays 8am to 1pm, with some nightwork from 9pm to 5am as required.
- Motorists will still be able to travel south along North Rocks Road and through to Church Street and Windsor Road, as well as turn right into Woolworths at The Mills Shopping Centre.
- Customers will exit left out of Woolworths. No right turn.
- Access will be facilitated for buses turning right into North Rocks Road from Church Street, and for buses turning left onto Church Street from North Rocks Road.
- Expect delays.
- Allow extra travel time.
Stage 2
July 2025 – February 2026
(dates to be confirmed)- North Rocks Road is open to traffic.
- No detour in place.
- One (1) lane in both directions will be open.
- Work will take place Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm and Saturdays 8am to 1pm.
- Expect delays.
- Allow extra travel time.
Stage 3
February 2026 – March 2026
(dates to be confirmed)- North Rocks Road open - traffic maintained in both directions by traffic controllers.
- Work will take place Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm and Saturdays 8am to 1pm.
- Possible nightshifts and weekend work.
- Traffic control in place at Woolworths’ driveway at The Mills Shopping Centre to ensure access in and out.
- Increased truck movements to and from the laydown area (compound) on Bourke Street.
- Expect delays.
- Allow extra travel time.
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Standard hours: 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and 8am to 1pm Saturday
Nightworks: 8pm to 5am
No work on Sundays or public holidays.
Certain work may need to occur outside of standard hours. Out of hours work is required in some cases to minimise disruptions to motorists, pedestrians and nearby sensitive receivers. Residents will be informed when works are anticipated to be conducted outside of standard hours.
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Out of hours including weekend and nightwork is required in some cases to minimise disruptions to motorists, pedestrians and nearby sensitive receivers.
Nightworks are planned as part of the major works program. City of Parramatta has proposed that two-way traffic be maintained during nightworks, and that work take place from 8pm to 5am with North Rocks Road reinstated to normal traffic flow by 5am.
Where possible, the most noise-intensive works will be scheduled to take place before 11.30pm with noise mitigation measures in place throughout the work.
Currently, there are nightworks planned for identified weekends from January to May 2025. Please download the PDF of the program for more information.
Residents will be informed when works are anticipated to be conducted outside of standard hours.
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A variety of equipment will be on site throughout the program including piling rigs, cranes, excavators and trucks. Where possible, noise intensive works will be scheduled during normal business hours. However, there may be instances where noise intensive works may need to be undertaken out of hours to expedite project delivery.
Council and contractors will take steps to reduce noise on site and ensure appropriate noise and dust suppression measures are taken. Sediment control protocols will also be in place to reduce the impact of construction on Hunts Creek.
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It is anticipated that when the major works begin to replace the twin stormwater culverts on North Rocks Road, partial road closures will be required.
It is expected that North Rocks Road will becoming southbound only from the intersection of Church Street/Windsor Road to south of the Woolworths’ driveway at The Mills Shopping Centre.
Currently closures are scheduled for identified weekends in February to May 2025, with a one-month closure starting in June 2025. Please download the PDF of the program for more information.
To assist with traffic management, Council will signpost Bettington Road and Stratham Avenue for use by vehicles up to 8-Tonnes.
Vehicles more than 8-Tonne will be directed to continue eastbound along Pennant Hills Road to Cumberland Highway/Pennant Hills Road to access North Rocks Road.
City of Parramatta will provide more information closer to the dates for the road closure.
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Once major works on North Rocks Road and Hunts Creek Bridge begin (first weekend closure Friday 7 to Monday 10 February 2025), Transport for NSW will activate a detour around the work, temporarily closing North Rocks Road to northbound traffic.
Additional closures of North Rocks Road are scheduled for weekend until May 2025. A one-month closure is expected to take place in June 2025. For more information, please download the PDF of the program.
During the closure, vehicles less than 8-Tonne will be directed to James Ruse Drive and Pennant Hills Road. The approximate 20 to 30 min detour will see vehicles use Bettington Road and Stratham Avenue to access the northern end of North Rocks Road.
Bettington Road and Stratham Avenue have been assessed as being in good condition and safe for temporary use by vehicles with a gross vehicle mass (including any load) of up to 8-Tonne. This includes light rigid vehicles such as mini-buses seating up to 12 including the driver, and mid-sized trucks and vans.
Immediately prior to the construction works on Hunts Creek Bridge beginning, new signs will be placed on Pennant Hills Road (eastbound only) at Bettington Road, and on Bettington Road (northbound) at Felton Street. These signs will guide vehicles up to 8-Tonne travelling on Pennant Hills Road (eastbound) on a detour to North Rocks Road north of the construction site.
Vehicles above 8-Tonne will continue eastbound along Pennant Hills Road to Cumberland Highway/Pennant Hills Road to access North Rocks Road.
Throughout and following the completion of the Hunts Creek Bridge project, City of Parramatta will undertake further assessments of Bettington Road and Stratham Avenue to ensure road conditions have not deteriorated as a result of heavier use during the detour.
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For enquiries around traffic management, please contact Council’s Traffic team via Customer Service on 1300 617 058 or email HuntsCreekBridge@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
To report oversized vehicles (more than 8-Tonne) using Bettington Road or Stratham Avenue during the construction period, or for other concerns about prohibited activity including illegal parking, please contact the Customer Service team on 1300 617 058 and complete a service request for City of Parramatta Rangers to investigate.
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During the Hunts Creek Bridge works there will be periods where North Rocks Road will be one way (southbound) from Windsor Road to south of the Woolworths’ driveway at The Mills Shopping Centre.
When major works are planned, starting Friday 7 February 2025, northbound vehicles will be detoured around the construction site via James Ruse Drive or Pennant Hills Road. For more information, please download the PDF of the program.
Vehicles more than 8-Tonne will continue eastbound along Pennant Hills Road to Cumberland Highway/Pennant Hills Road to access North Rocks Road.
More information will be provided closer to the closure dates.
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There are specific rules that apply to load limited roads which truck operators are well aware of. Where Load Limits currently apply, these will remain in place and will be monitored as part of Council’s normal regulatory program. City of Parramatta will also continue to promote the upcoming major works and advice when the works will require northbound traffic to divert from North Rocks Road and use either James Ruse Drive or Pennant Hills Road.
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Our specialist contractor will work closely with residents who live on North Rocks Road to ensure access to their property is maintained and to assist where possible. This major roads project will be challenging, but is essential to ensure the safety of our community.
It is envisaged that this work will require North Rocks Road to become one-way for part of the construction project.
For a period of time, North Rocks Road will be one-way (southbound only) from Church Street/Windsor Road to Woolworths/the Mills Centre and a detour will be in place. However, City of Parramatta and Transport for NSW will be seeking ways to complete this work as quickly as possible to reduce disruption to our community.
We will be continuing to work with our consultants and Transport for NSW to reduce the program as much as possible.
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Council will be liaising with Transport for NSW and emergency services to create an appropriate plan for vehicle access.
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Parents and Guardians who usually travel along North Rocks Road with their children will need to be aware of the planned partial road closures and the detour for northbound traffic.
While detours will be in place primarily on weekends and during June, with ongoing works until March 2026, school communities are being asked to take extra care when driving, to allow extra travel time, and expect delays. For more information, please download the PDF of the program.
Please note access will be provided for buses turning right into North Rocks Road from Church Street and for buses turning left onto Church Street from North Rocks Road.
Further information on bus services will be provided soon.
Pedestrian access along North Rocks Road will be maintained.
Residents and commuters are advised to check Live Traffic for updates.
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During periods of full closure of a portion of North Rocks Road, from Friday 7 February 2025, then scheduled weekends until May 2025, and a one-month closure in June 2025, private and NSW Government buses are expected to be affected with changes to timetables anticipated.
Please note access will be provided for buses turning right into North Rocks Road from Church Street and for buses turning left onto Church Street from North Rocks Road.
Further advice from Transport for NSW will be provided.
During the closure, taxis along with all vehicles will be restricted to southbound travel on North Rocks Road. For more information, please download the PDF of the program.
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During the construction program, January 2025 to March 2026, a shared path for pedestrians and cyclists will be maintained on one side of North Rocks Road. To begin with this will be on the eastern side of North Rocks Road, and during the later stage of the works this will be on the western side of North Rocks Road.
The signalised pedestrian crossing of North Rocks Road at Hunts Creek Bridge will not be operational during construction. Pedestrians and cyclists will be able to use the signalised crossing at the adjacent intersection of North Rocks Road, Windsor Road and Church Street intersection, which is located approximately 100 metres south-west of the project site.
Traffic Controllers will assist in managing traffic flow to enable pedestrians and cyclists safe access, and will block pedestrians from crossing when trucks are entering or leaving the project site.
For more information, please download the PDF of the program.
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The program for the Hunts Creek replacement bridge project has significantly changed with Council able to reduce the length of time required for the full closure of North Rocks Road from the previously advised six-months to one month.
Work will recommence on Friday 20 January to Monday 23 January, followed by nightwork and weekend works. It is anticipated that for the majority of the work North Rocks Road will be maintained as two-way with no changes to access to the Mills Centre.
For the portion of the construction program where North Rocks Road will be closed, (selected weekends from February to May and then for a month starting in June) northbound traffic will be diverted to James Ruse Drive and Pennant Hills Road, motorists will have to travel southbound on North Rocks Road to enter the Mills Centre.
When exiting the centre, there will be no right turn from the Woolworths carpark out onto North Rocks Road. Vehicles exiting Woolworths onto North Rocks Road, will be restricted to turning left (northbound) only.
Residents and commuters are advised to check Live Traffic for updates.
For more information, please download the PDF of the program.
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The Hunts Creek Bridge project is being undertaken in accordance with State Environmental Planning Policy (Transport and Infrastructure) 2021, and therefore, is permissible without development consent under Part 5 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act.
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Since undertaking temporary stabilisation works to the existing culverts in late 2019, the City of Parramatta has been actively developing the most appropriate solution for replacement of the ageing stormwater culverts. This has been a very complex and time-intensive process. Throughout design development, Council’s underlying aim has always been to minimise the project’s impact on businesses and residents, and utilities, and to develop a construction program that minimises disruption as much as possible. Council will continue to work with neighbouring businesses, Transport for NSW and our specialist consultants and contractors to deliver the new bridge as efficiently as possible to minimise impact on residents and our community.
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The main focus of this project is to remove and replace the ageing twin stormwater culverts at Hunts Creek Bridge. However, some of the environmental benefits of the planned new single-span concrete bridge will be improved stormwater retention in Hunts Creek and helping to minimise flooding on North Rocks Road. The new bridge will also support 3m wide shared pedestrian and cycling paths either side to improve options for active transport.
In terms of improved environmental outcomes for the creek itself, during construction there will be sediment controls and other environmental sustainability protocols to minimise silt and ensure there are no elements of concern introduced into the waterway, fish paths will also be maintained. There will be a clean-up of the vegetation at the bridge site with non-native and environmental weed species, ground cover as well as some canopy trees removed. Planned additional works outside the scope of the demolition and construction of the new bridge will include cleaning and removal of debris, removal of weeds and non-native vegetation. The site will be progressively rehabilitated at the end of each stage of the construction. Work will include the rehabilitation and revegetation of disturbed areas including revegetation within the riparian areas to stabilise the creek banks.
Council will investigate clean-up works including vegetation along the creek separate to the Hunts Creek Bridge project.
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The $11.5M Hunts Creek Bridge project has received funding from the Australian and State Governments, Voluntary Planning Agreements and Developer Contributions, together with Council Capital works funding.
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For more information on the Hunts Creek Bridge project, please contact Council’s Capital Works team on 1300 617 058 or email HuntsCreekBridge@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
For urgent or after-hours enquiries relating to the construction works, please contact Abergeldie Contractors, Sam Heng on 0498 648 141.
