Maintenance work on Gasworks Bridge

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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.

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March 2024 – weekend bridge shutdown update

Gasworks Bridge weekend shutdowns are no longer required between:

  • Friday 15 March and Monday 18 March
  • Friday 22 March and Monday 25 March
  • Friday 05 April and Monday 08 April
  • Friday 12 April and Monday 15 April
  • Friday 19 April and Monday 22 April

Upcoming weekend bridge shutdown dates, subject to change and weather permitting, will be between:

  • Saturday 27 April and Sunday 28 April, during the day between the hours of 7am and 6pm.

We will update this page if any dates change.

The northbound lane of Macarthur Street over Gasworks Bridge remains closed and will reopen to traffic once the project is complete.

Northbound traffic will need to detour via:

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

Southbound traffic will need to detour via:

  • Victoria Road, Wilde Avenue and back onto George Street.

For information on what work we have done so far, please view or download the Gasworks Bridge Community Update Letter - February 2024 (PDF, 376.51 KB).

This project was expected to be completed in early 2024. However, due to additional remediation work required will now be completed by mid 2024.

Have a question?

If you have any questions, or concerns, about the project or the work schedule, please contact our delivery partner, Fulton Hogan via info.river@fultonhogan.com.au or 1800 568 981.

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 our delivery partner:

Fulton Hogan

Email: info.river@fultonhogan.com.au

Phone: 1800 568 981

Community information

Frequently asked questions

View the Gasworks Bridge FAQs document (PDF, 478.71 KB) for answers to common queries.

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Contact us

For further information about this project, please contact our maintenance delivery partner:

Fulton Hogan

Email: info.river@fultonhogan.com.au

Phone: 1800 568 981

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