Princes Highway, Blakehurst

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.

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.

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 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)

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.

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.

• 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.

• April 2018 project update

  Removal of the tidal flow arrangement on Princes Highway between James Street and south of Torrens Street, Blakehurst.