New Richmond Bridge - Stage 1

From Monday 28 July, early investigation work starts, and the site compound will be set up. You can read more in our July project notification (PDF, 505.16 KB). 

Transport for NSW has awarded a major construction contract to BMD Constructions to deliver Stage 1 of the New Richmond Bridge project. Stage 1 will deliver safety and flood resilience benefits on The Driftway by upgrading the intersections at Blacktown Road and Londonderry Road.

Work will begin from July 2025 to prepare and set up the site compound and other areas. Stage 1 construction is expected to be complete in 2027.

Transport for NSW has been developing the New Richmond Bridge project. This significant and much-needed project will reduce traffic congestion between Richmond and North Richmond and improve evacuation options and connectivity during significant flooding events.

Stage 1 early work was completed in 2024. This work included building and relocating additional Sydney Water mains at various locations along The Driftway between Blacktown Road and Londonderry Road.

The proposed project received environmental approval in March 2022. For further information please see the Review of Environmental Factors and Submissions Report located in Project Documents below.

For more information on the New Richmond Bridge project, see the December 2024 Community Update.

Work will begin from July 2025 to prepare and set up the site compound and other areas. Stage 1 construction is expected to be complete in 2027.

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

• December 2024 community update (PDF, 7.32 MB)
• November 2021 community update
  New Richmond Bridge and traffic improvements - The Driftway (Stage 1) Review of Environmental Factors on display.

• July 2025 project notification  (PDF, 505.16 KB)
  Site compound set up and investigation work starts
• January 2024 project notification (PDF, 1.2 MB)
  Continuing early work for The Driftway upgrade until Friday 1 March 2024
• December 2023 project notification (PDF, 296.38 KB)
  Night work on The Driftway - Tues 12 and Wed 13 December 2023.
• October 2023 project notifiation (PDF, 315.43 KB)
  Continuing early work for The Driftway upgrade until Wednesday 31 January 2024.
• 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 October 2024 Addendum Review of Environmental Factors – Main Report and Appendix A-B-C-D (PDF, 3.35 MB)
• New Richmond Bridge and traffic improvements – Stage 1 The Driftway October 2024 Appendix E Addendum Biodiversity assessment report (PDF, 14.95 MB)
• New Richmond Bridge and traffic improvements – Stage 1 The Driftway October 2024 Appendix F Operation Traffic noise assessment report (PDF, 8.32 MB)
• New Richmond Bridge and traffic improvements – Stage 1 The Driftway October 2024 Appendix G Aboriginal Heritage stage 1 PACHCI Assessment (PDF, 7.96 MB)
• New Richmond Bridge and traffic improvements - Stage 1 The Driftway October 2024 Appendix REF - Appendix H Part 1 (PDF, 42.11 MB)
• Appendix H Part 2 (PDF, 18.95 MB)
• Appendix H Part 3 (PDF, 16.59 MB)
• Appendix H Part 4 (PDF, 14.89 MB)
• Appendix H Part 5 (PDF, 10.11 MB)
• Appendix H Part 6 (PDF, 7.11 MB)
• Appendix H Part 7 (PDF, 21.97 MB)
• Appendix H Part 8 (PDF, 14.31 MB)
• Appendix H Part 9a (PDF, 67.03 MB)
• Appendix H Part 9b (PDF, 19.06 MB)
• Appendix H Part 9c (PDF, 9.67 MB)
• Rickeby's Creek (PDF, 16.47 MB)

• 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