Traffic and transport impacts in Greater Sydney this weekend - From 28 March
Motorists and passengers are being advised of a range of road and rail impacts across Sydney this weekend due to trackwork, ongoing project works, and major events.
Passengers travelling to and from Sydney’s south are particularly advised of changed conditions with essential trackwork being carried out along a significant part of the T4, South Coast lines, and the Metro line between Sydenham and Central.
Buses will replace trains on the T4 Illawarra and South Coast Lines between Waterfall and Central, between Cronulla and Sutherland, and between Dapto, Port Kembla and Central. Those passengers are being urged to plan ahead and allow extra travel time.
Drivers are advised of a range of roadworks due to ongoing project works and major events. Road users can plan ahead and allow extra travel time as changed traffic conditions may impact their travel.
Essential Trackwork
M1 Metro North West & Bankstown Line
Metro services do not run between Central and Sydenham on Saturday and Sunday. Passengers should use train replacement buses between Sydenham and Central, and local buses from Waterloo. Services run between Tallawong and Martin Place, and between Martin Place and Central only. Passengers will need to change at Martin Place to continue their journey.
• T2 Leppington & Inner West Line and T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line – Sunday 6.20am to 10.30am, buses replace Inner West trains between Ashfield and Central.
• T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line – Buses replace trains between Cronulla, Waterfall and Central on Saturday and Sunday. Trains run between Central and Bondi Junction. Passengers heading to the airport should change at Central, not Wolli Creek.
• T8 Airport & South Line – Buses replace trains between Sydenham and Central all weekend. Trains continue to run between Macarthur, Revesby and the City via the Airport. Passengers for T4 Illawarra and South Coast Line stations should change at Central.
• South Coast Line – Buses replace trains between Dapto, Port Kembla and Central on Saturday and Sunday.
Trackwork on other lines may also affect how you travel. Trains may run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern. Passengers may need to change trains to complete their journey and are encouraged to allow extra travel time and plan ahead by visiting transportnsw.info/alerts or using trip planning apps.
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Up to five lanes on the Sydney Harbour Bridge deck will close for maintenance and upgrade works from tonight:
· Friday 28 March: 9.30pm – 7am (five lanes)
· Saturday 29 March: 9.30pm – 7.30am (five lanes)
· Sunday 30 March: 9pm – 5am (five lanes)
· Monday 31 March: 9pm - 5am (five lanes)
· Tuesday 1 April: 9pm – 5am (up to five lanes)
· Wednesday 2 April: 9pm – 5am (four lanes)
· Thursday 3 April: 9.30pm – 5am (up to four lanes)
During the closures above, motorists can use other lanes on the Sydney Harbour Bridge or drive through the Sydney Harbour Tunnel as an alternative route, noting tunnel lane closures below.
Sydney Harbour Tunnel
The Sydney Harbour Tunnel will be partially closed at certain times over the next week.
· Wednesday 2 April: 10.30pm – 5am (one southbound lane)
· Thursday 3 April: 10.30pm – 5am (one southbound lane)
Warringah Freeway Upgrade
The Miller Street southbound on ramp to the Warringah Freeway will be closed continuously from 6am Saturday 29 March to 6pm Sunday 30 March. Detour via Falcon Street southbound on ramp.
Western Distributor
Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions on the Western Distributor.
• The Harbour Street southbound off-ramp will be closed from 10pm to 5am on Sunday 30 March, Tuesday 1 April and Wednesday 2 April. For detours see the Western Distributor March detour map.
• Access from the Western Distributor southbound to the Anzac Bridge westbound will be closed from 10pm to 5am on Monday 31 March and Thursday 3 April. For detours see the Western Distributor March detour map.
M4 Motorway
Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions with nighttime closures of the M4 Motorway at Mulgoa Road on ramps over the next week.
· Monday 31 March: 8pm – 5am – eastbound on ramp
· Tuesday 1 April: 8pm – 5am – westbound on ramp
· Thursday 3 April: 8pm – 5am – westbound on ramp
For the latest traffic updates, download the Live Traffic NSW App or visit livetraffic.com.
Major Events
• Lakemba Nights during Ramadan: this is the final weekend of Lakemba Nights markets finishing on Sunday 30 March. Attendees are encouraged to catch public transport as local parking is limited and traffic will be heavy with large crowds expected, particularly this weekend. Roads will be closed in Lakemba including Haldon Street and The Boulevarde between 4pm and 4.30am each Thursday to Sunday during the event. While roads are closed buses will use different stops near Lakemba Station. Fare-free Southwest Link buses run between Sydenham and Bankstown, stopping at Lakemba. Attendees visiting on the weekend should be aware that due to planned trackwork, rail replacement buses will run between Central, Sydenham and Bankstown, stopping at Lakemba. Southwest Link buses will not run. Visit transportnsw.info for details.
• Sydney Streets in Redfern: City of Sydney’s Sydney Streets event will see Redfern Street close this Saturday from 8am to 11.30pm. Special event clearways will also be in effect from 7am to 11.30pm. Motorists should check signs carefully to avoid being towed and allow extra travel time as delays are expected on roads in the area. Attendees should catch public transport with trains and buses running regularly to Redfern. Visit Live Traffic NSW for details.
• Bobbin Head Cycle Classic: Up to 3000 cyclists are expected to take part in 27km, 57km, 80km and 104km ride events from Karuah Oval in Turramurra on Sunday 30 March and travel through Bobbin Head, St Ives, Terrey Hills and Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park. Events start from 6.30am, and road and lane closures will be in place between 5am and 3pm along the route for cyclist safety. A special event clearway will also be in place from 7am until 1.30pm on the eastern side of Mona Vale Road in St Ives. Visit transportnsw.info for more details.