Works are set to begin on construction of the Hunts Creek Bridge to replace the existing twin stormwater culverts under North Rocks Road in North Parramatta.
The 14-month construction program starts on Monday 20 January 2025 and includes periods of nightwork, a series of weekend full road closures, and a one-month closure of the northbound lane on North Rocks Road expected in June.
City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Martin Zaiter said the works were necessary to replace aging infrastructure and to keep the community safe in the long term.
"This multimillion-dollar project is highly complex and involves replacing the 1960s structure with a new single-span bridge on one of our busiest roads," Cr Zaiter said.
"Council has planned to limit disruption as much as possible. However, delays are expected, so please allow extra travel time or avoid the area if you can during the construction period."
The proposed works include:
- Monday 20 January to Thursday 23 January 2025 - nightwork from 8pm to 5am each evening, north and southbound traffic flow will be maintained.
- Friday 7 February to Monday 10 February 2025 - full weekend closure of North Rocks Road from the intersection of Church Street / Windsor Road and the Woolworths' carpark driveway at The Mills Shopping Centre from 9pm Friday to 5am Monday, detours will be in place.
- Mid-February to mid-April 2025 - nightwork from 8pm to 5am each evening, up to five night shifts per week.
- April to May 2025 - a series of full weekend road closures on North Rocks Road from the intersection of Church Street / Windsor Road and the Woolworths' carpark driveway at the Mills Shopping Centre from 9pm Friday to 5am Monday, detours will be in place.
- June 2025 - one month closure of the northbound lanes on North Rocks Road between Church Street / Windsor Road and the Woolworths' carpark driveway at The Mills Shopping Centre.
From mid-2025, it is expected that traffic flow will be maintained in both directions on North Rocks Road until the end of construction in March 2026. The community will be provided with details should any further nightwork or road closures be required.
The project is funded by City of Parramatta with $4.5 million from the Australian and NSW Governments.
