SYDNEY/TRAFFIC AND RANK UPDATES

Sydney

Traffic and Rank Updates

Sydney Airport

Major Events

Tourist Information

 

Westlink M7 Toll Free to15 January

Click here to read more.

M7 Opening

Westlink M7, the new $1.5 billion motorway in Sydney’s west, will open on 16 December - eight
months ahead of schedule. Click here for more.

Parramatta Station Precinct Nightworks

Construction work will continue for the new Parramatta Transport Interchange throughout December. During December, Bovis Lend Lease and Ward Civil will undertake night works within Parramatta Station, Argyle Street, Station Street and the surrounding transport precinct. Click here to read more.

Nightworks - Albert Avenue, Chatswood

Subject to approval, RailCorp will carry out nightworks on the Albert Avenue Rail Bridge on the nights of Monday 5, Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 December 2005. Click here to read more.

Traffic changes – Harbour Street, Sussex Street and Bathurst Street, Sydney

Click here to read advice to residents and businesses.

Taxi rank closed 19th november

note from radical.media

"On Saturday, 19th November we will be filming a sequence in Phillip Street, between Bent & Hunter Sts, Sydney.

We will be shooting a number of vignettes whereby a credit card expands, causing chaos around the city.
The scene we would be filming in Phillip Street this Saturday will have a credit card expanding in an American cab, expanding, causing the windscreen to crack.

To safely conduct this shoot, we will require exclusive use of the taxi rank in front of 2 Chifley Tower from approximately 10am until 8pm.

We have obtained permission from the Council, RTA and Police"

Falcon Street City-bound On ramp - Traffic Signal Changes

Traffic signals will be installed on the bus lane that leads from Falcon Street onto the Warringah Freeway heading towards Sydney. Currently there are no traffic signals in this location which has a free flowing left turn for buses and taxis onto the freeway entry ramp. Drivers should be aware that the traffic signals will be installed before the end of October 2005.

Click here to view the proposed plan.

Cross City Tunnel - final lane arrangements

Community Notification - final lane arrangements upon opening of the Cross City Tunnel.
Click here to read about final arrangements in the West
Click here to read about final arrangements in the East
Click here to read about final arrangements in the central area

Rail Line Closedown and Epping to Chatswood Rail Line works - 27 and 28 August 2005

Click here to read more.

Herring Road, Macquarie Park

EMR Cranes will execute works involving crane lifts at Herring Road, Macquarie Park.

Work will comence 11pm to 5am on Sunday 14/8/05.

Click here to view the traffic control plan.

Darcy Street Closure

REMINDER - Darcy Street will be closed to vehicle traffic from 2am, Saturday 23rd July until 2am, Monday 25th July. Click here to read more.

Notice to Residents
Special Event Clearways for Moore Park
and Surrounding Areas

Special traffic arrangements will be implemented to cater for the additional traffic generated by patrons attending the Sydney Cricket Ground or Aussie Stadium during July 2005. Click here to read more.

Lane Cove Tunnel Update

27 June - 3 July 2005
Click here to read update (PDF).

Jones Bay Wharf – Important Rank Information

There are two levels on the wharf - the bottom level is accessible via Pirrama Road, which is the same street as the Casino, and the top level is accessible from Bayview Street, which can be accessed in two ways:

1. Heading north on Harris Street, turn Right into John Street, left into Point Street, then Right onto Bayview.

2. Heading north on Pirrama Road, turn left into Jones Bay Road (at the round-about), right into Point Street, then right onto Bayview.

There has been some recent confusion about access points, so we trust this will clarify matters.

Putty Road Colo,
Changed traffic conditions from 18 October 2004, read MORE

Chatswood to Artarmon Nightwork

Nightworks will be undertaken along the North Shore Line between Mowbray Road, Chatswood and Brand Street, Artarmon over four nights from Monday 6 September through to Friday 10 September 2004. Work will commence from 10.00pm each night and finish by 4.00am the following morning. MORE

Parramatta Transport Interchange Construction
Major construction activity for the new Parramatta Transport Interchange, has commenced.Night works will take place 2-5 August and weekend works 6-9 August. MORE

From Monday 5 July 2004, Hay Street.
Haymarket will be closed to vehicles at George Street for four weeks while Sydney Water undertakes some critical work on a major storm water channel.

Traffic exiting Sussex Street will be able to proceed to Thomas Street.

Traffic wanting to access the Entertainment Center, Holiday Inn or Novotel can turn left at Liverpool Street, and then travel down Harbour Street which will be made a two way street from Goulburn Street.

Taxis and other vehicles will be able to turn left at Goulburn Street and left into Harbour Street.

Sunday 4th July, Military Rd.
Reserve Forces parade.
There will be special traffic arrangements in Sydney CBD for the Reserve Forces parade. MORE


From Sunday 4th July, Military Rd.
Night Roadwork and Morning Peak Delays, MORE


Improvement to Parramatta Station

SUBSTANTIAL construction of the new Parramatta Transport Interchange will commence shortly. MORE

April 2004 Closures
Skipton Lane at the junction of Kurrajong Road, Prestons will be temporary closed between the 5 and 8 April 2004. UBD 268(C,13) or Sydways 309 (R,13). Alternate access will be available via Beech Road, Melaluca Place, Gascogne Street.

Meurants Lane at the junction of Sunnyholt Road, Glenwood will be permanently closed from 15 April 2004. UBD 169 (A,1) or Sydways 230 (N,1). Alternate access will be available via Glenwood Park Drive, Sorrento Drive, Malvern Road.

If you require any further information please contact the ALJV Traffic Control Room on 8882-1368.

Crowne Plaza
Beginning 21 February 20
04
CLICK HERE to view a map of suggested routes for Crowne Plaza traffic following traffic switchesfor the construction of the Cross City Tunnel.


Permanent Road Closures - Glendenning
Beginning 18 February 20
04
Road closures on Simms Road and Florence Street at Glendenning will be implemented from the 18 February 2004. These closures will occur at the M7 alignment and will affect through traffic only. Access for pedestrians will be maintained. Alternative access to the eastern sections of these roads is available via Lamb Street or Richmond Road and Armitage Drive. The ATTACHED SKETCH illustrates the closure points.


Horsley Park
Short-term closures of Redmayne Road at Horsley Park will be implemented during working hours (7.00 am to 6.00 pm Mon-Fri, and 8.00 am to 1.00 pm Sat) from 5 February to 12 March 2004. The closure will occur at the M7 alignment (UBD 207(H,14) or Sydway 269(F,6)) and will affect through traffic only. The road will be reopened to traffic outside of working hours.

Alternative access will available via Chandos Road or The Horsley Drive.

If you require any further information please contact me on 8882-1368.

Railway Terrace & West Street - Petersham
The RTA is to upgrade the intersection of Railway Terrace and West Street, Petersham
in February 2004 to be completed in March 2004.

For more information ontact the Project Manager Ken Noad on 8814 2329.


Cross City Tunnel
January, February and March 2004
Please
DOWNLOAD THE PDF to view the construction activities for January, February and March 2004.


Construction Starts On Western Sydney Orbital
Major construction has begun at five separate sites on Australia’s biggest urban road project – the $1.5 billion motorway linking the M5, M4 and M2 in Sydney’s west. MORE

 

RTA Traffic Reports
Click here to link to the RTA Traffic Reports section of their website

For current traffic information you can also call the RTA on 132 701.


Airport Touting
The Council has asked Transport NSW to increase inspections at Sydney Airport to crack down on the number of Taxi and Hire Car drivers touting for business.

The Council supports drivers who follow the rules and will continue to lobby for their interests.


Access to Moore Park
Drivers are reminded of the following arrangements for major events in the Moore Park area - including the Sydney Football Stadium and Sydney Cricket Ground. MORE

St James Rank
The CBD rank will close effective immediately. MORE


Bondi Junction Rank
The Grosvenor Street Taxi Rank will be closed from early 2003 until completion of the two-year rebuilding program for Westfield and Grace Bros shopping areas. MORE

Quakers Hill Railway Station Rank
Blacktown City Council will retain the Taxi rank at Quakers Hill Railway Station, after the NSW Taxi Council demonstrated its need.
MORE


Watch Your Speed Around Schools
The RTA has begun using fixed digital speed cameras in 10 school zones to book drivers exceeding the speed limit. MORE

Bus Stops
Drivers are reminded that it is illegal to drop off or pick up in a bus stop for any reason.