Princes Highway, Blakehurst
Project overview
The NSW Government funded this project as part of its $300 million Gateway to the South Pinch Point Program which aimed to ease congestion and improve journey reliability on Sydney’s key southern corridors. Work is now complete on this project.

Latest news
August 2023 - Work is now complete on the Princess Highway upgrade
We would like the thank the local community, surrounding businesses and road users who have been patient and understanding while we build this important upgrade.
View the August 2023 project notification (PDF, 545.84 KB) for more information.
Project information
Removal of tidal flow arrangement
Transport for New South Wales is widening the Princes Highway and removing the tidal flow arrangement between James Street and south of Torrens Street, Blakehurst.
The completed project will provide an additional lane northbound, removing the need to operate the tidal flow.
What is a tidal flow?
The tidal flow arrangement on the Princes Highway reverses the direction of traffic of one southbound lane to northbound during the morning peak. This is then changed back to its original configuration outside the morning peak.
Work update
Work on this project is progressing well. Between October and November 2022, we will:
- complete pavement construction works
- complete power and water cutover works (Sydney Trains and Sydney Water)
- finalise landscaping and drainage works
- complete gantry sign installation and switch on the new traffic lights at Torrens Street
- complete road resurfacing works
- demobilise the work site and complete minor defect rectification works.
We will work up to six day shifts and five night shifts a week between Saturday 1 October 2022 and Wednesday 30 November 2022, weather and site conditions permitting.
Our day work hours are 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday and 8am until 1pm on Saturdays. No work will take place on Sundays during the day, or on public holidays. Our night work hours are 8pm until 5am the next day up to five nights per week.
The project is scheduled to be completed by end of 2022, weather permitting.
Thank you for your ongoing patience as we carry out this important work.
For more information please view or download the October 2022 project notification (PDF, 469Kb)
Background
Transport for NSW will be upgrading the Princes Highway between James Street and south of Torrens Street, Blakehurst.
The tidal flow arrangement operating between James Street and south of Torrens Street, Blakehurst allows traffic on one lane of Princes Highway to travel in either direction depending on traffic conditions. It improves the flow of traffic during peak periods by altering its direction to accommodate additional traffic.
This project will provide motorists with a permanent solution to traffic congestion, by widening the Princes Highway to provide an additional northbound lane.
Features
Work will include:
- widening Princes Highway between James Street and south of Torrens Street to accommodate the removal of the existing tidal flow arrangement
- building an extra lane to allow for four northbound lanes and three southbound lanes between James Street and south of Torrens Street
- installing new signalised pedestrian crossings on Bunyala, Water and Torrens Street
- realigning the access into Torrens Street and Church Street from the Princes Highway
- adjusting the access into the Church Street car park from Church Street and relocating the water bubbler
- relocating the existing north bound bus stop on Princes Highway closer to the Church Street car park
- adjusting existing footpaths on Princes Highway, Torrens Street and Church Street
- relocating the existing lighting, utilities, signage and drainage
- tree removal, significant and larger tree protection and retention and landscaping.
We will keep you updated on construction timelines as our work progresses.
Project documents
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Project notifications
- August 2023 work update (PDF, 545.84 KB)
Work is now complete on Princes Highway between James Street and south of Torrens Street. - October 2022 work update
Work continuing on the Princes Highway between James Street and south of Torrens Street.
- July 2022 work update
Work continuing on the Princes Highway between James Street and south of Torrens Street.
- April 2022 work update
Work continuing on the Princes Highway between James Street and south of Torrens Street.
- February 2022 work update
Weekend closures of Torrens Street at Princes Highway for roadwork.
- January 2022 work update
Work continuing on the Princes Highway between James Street and south of Torrens Street.
- October 2021 work update
Work continuing on the Princes Highway between James Street and south of Torrens Street, Blakehurst.
- July 2021 work update
Work continuing on the Princes Highway between James Street and south of Torrens Street, Blakehurst.
- April 2021 work update
Road work on the Princes Highway between James Street and south of Torrens Street.
- January 2021 work update
Our work from Monday 25 January 2021.
- September 2020 start of work notification
Work starts at Princes Highway between James Street and south of Torrens Street, Blakehurst.
- February 2020 Start of work notification
Demolition work will begin in early February 2020.
- June 2018 project notification
Investigation work on the Princes Highway, Blakehurst from Monday 25 June 2018.
Project updates
- April 2018 project update
Removal of the tidal flow arrangement on Princes Highway between James Street and south of Torrens Street, Blakehurst.
Contact us
For further information about this project, please contact:
Phone: Our delivery partner, Ward Civil, 1800 897 841
Email: projects@wardcivil.com.au
Post: Gateway to the South Program Project Team, Transport for NSW, PO Box 973, Parramatta, NSW, 2124.