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Gasworks Bridge over Parramatta River

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18 June 2024

Gasworks Bridge closures

Maintenance work on Gasworks Bridge

Transport for NSW is carrying out remediation work on Gasworks Bridge at Macarthur Street, Parramatta. Work started in July 2023 and is expected to be completed by mid-2024.

Latest news June 2024

Gasworks Bridge at Macarthur Street, Parramatta, is now re-open to both northbound and southbound traffic.

However, Transport for NSW’s delivery partner Fulton Hogan will be continuing maintenance work. 

Upcoming closures

The Gasworks Bridge will be closure at the following times:

  • Saturday 22 June, 7am to 6pm
  • Sunday 23 June to Monday 24 June, between Sunday 8pm and Monday 5am

During this time, southbound motorists will need to detour via Victoria Road and Wilde Avenue.

Northbound traffic will need to detour via:

  • George Street, Alfred Street, River Road West, James Ruse Drive and Thomas Street/Victoria Road, or via
  • Harris Street, Parkes Street/Hassall Street, James Ruse Drive and Thomas Street/Victoria Road.

Traffic controllers will be on site and a reduced speed limit of 40km/h will be in place for the safety of workers and road users.

The pedestrian walkway on Gasworks Bridge will be closed at times during this weekend bridge closure. Pedestrians will need to detour via Charles Street Weir or Alfred Street Bridge.

Traffic controllers and signage will be in place to assist pedestrians.

For further information visit the project website 
 

Contact TfNSW delivery partner

For further information about this project, please contact:

Fulton Hogan

Email: info.river@fultonhogan.com.au
Phone: 1800 568 981
 

Please note Transport for NSW may not need to close Gasworks Bridge for all of the weekends listed above. Notification of all confirmed bridge closures will be displayed on variable message signage boards at least five days before any traffic changes come into effect.

Project information

Transport for NSW carried out investigation work on Gasworks Bridge at Macarthur Street, Parramatta in March and April 2022. This work identified that remediation work was needed for the structural steel elements of the bridge.

Bridge remediation work commenced on Monday 31 July 2023, with work activities including:

  • installation of a fully enclosed scaffolding system
  • removal of existing old (lead) paint and application of new protective paint
  • cleaning of the bridge drainage infrastructure
  • concrete and steel repairs to prevent future damage
  • rectification of the bridge timber planks
  • replacement of damaged bridge railing
  • scaffolding installation
  • minor mangrove trimming around the bridge
  • removal of graffiti.

Work is expected to be completed by mid-2024.

Did you know?

Gasworks Bridge is one of 41 lattice girder bridges built throughout New South Wales and Victoria. Construction on the bridge began in 1878, with work completed in 1885. The bridge was opened by the then Mayor of Parramatta, Joseph Smith.

The bridge is supported on large sandstone piers and has three (31 metres in length) truss spans and two steel beam approach spans. The bridge extends 110 metres in length and 6.8 metres in width and comprises of two narrow 3.4 metre road lanes with a walkway cantilevered on the western side of the bridge.

Since its construction the Gasworks Bridge has been an important item of transport infrastructure in NSW and has greatly contributed to the social and cultural development of Western Sydney.

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To request project updates via email, please contact TfNSW delivery partner:

Fulton Hogan

Email: info.river@fultonhogan.com.au
Phone: 1800 568 981

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Contact TfNSW delivery partner

For further information about this project, please contact

Fulton Hogan

Email: info.river@fultonhogan.com.au
Phone: 1800 568 981
 

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