New Richmond Bridge and traffic improvements - Stage 1

We will carry out this tree removal work from Wednesday 20 to Friday 29 September.

Work will occur from Monday to Friday between 7am and 6pm and Saturdays between 8am and 1pm.

View or download the September 2023 notification (PDF, 242.31 KB) for further information.

From Monday 10 July 2023, Transport for NSW will start the investigation work in the road corridor. The Sydney Water main relocation early work will recommence from Monday 31 July 2023 and is expected to be complete by late October 2023.

View or download the June 2023 notification (PDF, 366.1 KB) for further information.

From Wednesday, 26 April 2023, Transport for NSW will start Stage 1 early work. Transport have engaged Quickway Water Pty Ltd to carry out the relocation of Sydney Water main along The Driftway.

The early work will include construction and relocation of Sydney Water watermains at various locations along The Driftway between Blacktown Road and Londonderry Road. Trenching and installing, backfilling, and compacting, reconnecting, and commissioning all new watermains, clearing and grubbing where necessary and restoration works.

View or download the April 2023 project notification (PDF, 621.74 KB) for further information.

Transport for NSW will upgrade about 3.8 kilometres of The Driftway between Londonderry Road and Blacktown Road. The project is located in the suburbs of Richmond, Londonderry and South Windsor, NSW. 

Key features of the project would include:

• Upgrade of the intersection of Londonderry Road / The Driftway to a roundabout
• Upgrade of The Driftway intersections with Luxford Road and Reynolds Road to channelised T-junctions
• Realignment of The Driftway at its eastern extent to create a four-leg roundabout with Blacktown Road and Racecourse Road
• A new bridge over a tributary of Rickabys Creek
• A new retaining wall along the north western corner of Racecourse Road and Blacktown Road
• Pavement improvements to 3.8 kilometres of The Driftway, including widening both shoulders to 1.5 metres
• Modifications to driveways and property adjustment works
• Removal of the redundant section of The Driftway and its intersection with Blacktown Road. Reshaping of this area for flood storage capacity
• Drainage improvements along The Driftway 
• Relocation and/or adjustments to public utilities and street lighting
• Ancillary work including safety barriers, signage, line marking and environmental protection work
• Landscaping and rehabilitation work
• Temporary ancillary construction facility and laydown areas.

The New Richmond Bridge and traffic improvements project has been divided into two stages to deliver early safety benefits to the community. Stage 1 includes upgrades to The Driftway between Londonderry Road and Blacktown Road. The remaining road section of the project will be delivered in New Richmond Bridge and traffic improvements Stage 2.

We have awarded the contract to start early work including utility relocations in 2023 in preparation for construction.

We are also progressing with the detailed design for Stage 1.

• Stage 1 REF Frequently asked Questions (PDF, 317.34 KB)

• November 2021 community update
  New Richmond Bridge and traffic improvements - The Driftway (Stage 1) Review of Environmental Factors on display.

• September 2023 project notification (PDF, 242.31 KB)
  Tree removal for The Driftway upgrade from 20 September 2023.
• June 2023 project notification (PDF, 366.1 KB)
  From Monday 10 July 2023, Transport for NSW will start the investigation work in the road corridor. The Sydney Water main relocation early work will recommence from Monday 31 July 2023 and is expected to be complete by late October 2023.
• April 2023 project notification (PDF, 621.74 KB)
  Stage 1 The Driftway early work from Wednesday, 26 April 2023.
• New Richmond Bridge and traffic improvements - Stage 1 The Driftway

  Community Update April 2022.

• September 2021 project notification

  Day investigation work on The Driftway, Londonderry from 6 September.

• November 2020 project notification
  Richmond Bridge and traffic improvements project, investigations on The Driftway, Richmond.

• New Richmond Bridge and traffic improvements – Stage 1 The Driftway Submissions Report

  April 2022.

• New Richmond Bridge and traffic improvements – Stage 1 The Driftway Submissions Report
  Appendix A – Concept Design Plans.

• New Richmond Bridge and traffic improvements – Stage 1 The Driftway Submissions Report
  Appendix B – Contamination Waste Classification Assessment.

• Review of Environmental Factors Main Report and Appendices A & B
  New Richmond Bridge and traffic improvements - Stage 1 - The Driftway (Main Report and Appendix A & B).

• REF - Appendix C
  Biodiversity assessment report.

• REF - Appendix D
  Flooding and drainage investigation.

• REF - Appendix E
  Noise and vibration assessment.

• REF - Appendix F
  Landscape character and visual impact assessment report.

• New Richmond Bridge and traffic improvements - Stage 1 The Driftway concept design plans