Design for M7 flyover connection and more lanes on Richmond Road
An additional $260 million from the Australian Government announced in the recent Federal Budget matches the $260 million already committed to the project by NSW Government and ensures the project will be delivered.
Widening work for Richmond Road will be a direct benefit to fast-growing communities between Richmond and Blacktown, including nearby suburbs of Marsden Park, Londonderry, Colebee and Riverstone.
Richmond Road is the primary arterial route connecting those communities to the M7, making it a vital connection to employment, commercial centres and education in Western Sydney.
The planned 2.2-kilometre upgrade between Townson Road and the motorway at Colebee will improve traffic flow, reduce congestion and enhance safety on Richmond Road, with early work from 2027.
Improvements include expanding lane capacity from four lanes to six lanes, and a new concrete bridge over Bells Creek featuring a separated pedestrian and bike riding path.
Intersection upgrades will improve safety for pedestrians, with new staged crossings at Townson Road and Alderton Drive, while additional dedicated right-turn lanes onto Hollinsworth Road and Rooty Hill Road North will address congestion at these intersections.
An extended right-turn lane onto M7 Motorway southbound will increase the capacity for queueing vehicles.
Feedback can be submitted from Friday 14 June until Friday 5 July by calling 1300 367 561 or emailing richmondroadupgrade@transport.nsw.gov.au.