Richmond Road upgrade between M7 Motorway and Townson Road, Marsden Park
Project overview
The Australian and NSW Governments are funding the proposed Richmond Road upgrade between M7 Motorway and Townson Road, Marsden Park as part of North West Growth Centre Road Network Strategy to support development in the fast growing North West Growth Area.
Latest News
November 2024 - Have your say: Review of Environmental Factors
As part of the planning process, we are inviting the community to comment on the Review of Environmental Factors (REF) and supporting materials on public exhibition until Friday 20 December 2024.
The REF outlines the key features of the proposal, the objectives and the environmental impact and how Transport proposes to manage the changes and the impact on the community and surrounding environment.
The proposal supports future development and improves connectivity for the communities in the north-west, making it easier to move in and around the area. Read more about our plans in the November notification (PDF, 13.28 MB) or view our animation video and interactive sliders for an artist's impression of how the project will look.
Talk to the project team
We are hosting two drop-in sessions to provide you with an opportunity to ask questions and seek further information.
There will be no formal presentation, so feel free to drop in any time at:
- Greenway Village Shopping Centre
799 Richmond Road, Colebee NSW 2761
Thursday 5 December between 4pm and 8pm - Dean Park Neighbourhood Centre
9 Yarramundi Drive, Dean Park 2761
Saturday 14 December between 10am and 4pm
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Project information
Overview
Richmond Road is an arterial road which provides a vital link for commuters and freight between Blacktown and Windsor.
It forms part of the wider network from the M7 Motorway to new housing and employment precincts in the North West Growth Area, resulting in significantly more traffic in the area.
Each day over 89,000 vehicles travel through the Richmond Road and Rooty Hill Road North intersection. Road users currently experience heavy congestion, slow travel times and delays when travelling through the Richmond Road.
Transport’s aim is to ease congestion and improve traffic flow by widening Richmond Road and upgrading intersections.
The upgrade supports future development and improves connectivity for the communities in the north-west, making it easier to move in and around the area.
Project benefits
- ease congestion and improve the travel times for all road users
- improve traffic flow through the intersections
- improve safety for all road users
- improve connectivity for the communities in the north-west
- improve pedestrian safety with a new staged crossing making it easier for pedestrians and bike riders to move safely in and around the area.
Features
Key features of the proposal will include:
- widening Richmond Road between the M7 Motorway and Townson Road, adding an additional lane in each direction
- building a new flyover bridge from the M7 Motorway Rooty Hill Road North off-ramp to Richmond Road northbound to allow road users to bypass two sets of traffic lights, reducing congestion and queuing onto the motorway allowing uninterrupted flow of traffic
- moving the pedestrian and bike path on the western side of Richmond Road
- replacing the existing boardwalk with a new concrete bridge that will include a pedestrian and bike path and travel lanes over Bells Creek
- continuing to improve public transport by maintaining the dedicated bus lanes at the intersections.
- intersection upgrades including:
- Richmond Road, Hollinsworth Road and Townson Road:
- additional through lane along Richmond Road heading northbound (towards Richmond)
- additional dedicated right turn lane from Richmond Road into Hollinsworth Road
- new left turn slip lane from Hollinsworth Road onto Richmond Road
- staged pedestrian crossings.
- Richmond Road, Langford Drive and Alderton Drive:
- additional through lane along both sides of Richmond Road
- staged pedestrian crossings.
- Richmond Road, Rooty Hill Road North and M7 ramps:
- additional dedicated right turn lane from Richmond Road into Rooty Hill Road North
- two dedicated lanes on Richmond Road heading onto the M7 Motorway
- two dedicated through lanes on Richmond Road heading southbound (towards Blacktown)
- relocating the existing pedestrian crossing on Richmond Road approximately 160m south.
- Richmond Road, Hollinsworth Road and Townson Road:
Project documents
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Community information
Community updates
- May 2025 - Investigation work notification (PDF, 310.71 KB)
Investigation work on Richmond Road between Yarramundi Drive, Dean Park and Townson Road, Marsden Park Road from 26 May 2025 - November 2024 - Have your say: Review of Environmental factors (PDF, 13.28 MB)
As part of the planning process, we are inviting the community to comment on the Review of Environmental Factors (REF) and supporting materials on public exhibition until Friday 20 December 2024. - August 2024 Community Consultation Report (PDF, 1.11 MB)
Transport for NSW invited feedback from 14 June to 5 July 2024, with late submissions accepted until 8 July, on our early design for the proposed upgrade of Richmond Road between the M7 Motorway and Townson Road, Marsden Park. - August 2024 Investigation work notification (PDF, 310.6 KB)
Additional investigation work along Richmond Road between Yarramundi Drive and Townson Road, Marsden Park - June 2024 Info session Q & A Video replays
We held an online Q & A session on Tuesday 25 June. - June 2024 Have your say (PDF, 2.65 MB)
Transport for NSW is seeking feedback from the community on early design proposal to upgrade Richmond Road between M7 Motorway and Townson Road, Marsden Park. - January 2024 Investigation work notification (PDF, 303.74 KB)
Investigation work along Richmond Road between Yarramundi Drive and Townson Road, Marsden Park.
Reports
- August 2024 Community Consultation Report (PDF, 1.11 MB)
Transport for NSW invited feedback from 14 June to 5 July 2024, with late submissions accepted until 8 July, on our early design for the proposed upgrade of Richmond Road between the M7 Motorway and Townson Road, Marsden Park.
Review of Environmental Factors
- Review of Environmental Factors - Main report and Appendices A to B (PDF, 81.99 MB)
- Appendix C - Traffic and Transport Impact Assessment (PDF, 11.66 MB)
- Appendix D - Preliminary Site Investigation (PDF, 73.17 MB)
- Appendix E - Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment Report (PDF, 6.22 MB)
- Appendix F - Statement of Heritage Impact (PDF, 11.18 MB)
- Appendix G - Noise and Vibration Assessment (PDF, 65.55 MB)
- Appendix H - Biodiversity Assessment Report (PDF, 42.05 MB)
- Appendix I - Urban Concept Design and Landscape Character and Visual Impact Assessment (PDF, 7.46 MB)
- Appendix J - Air Quality Assessment (PDF, 3.49 MB)
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Contact us
For further information about this project, please contact:
Phone: 1300 367 561
Email: richmondroadupgrade@transport.nsw.gov.au
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