Hunts Creek Bridge

 

The Hunts Creek Bridge project is vital to ensure the safety of our community. This project will deliver essential works to replace the existing twin stormwater culverts (circa 1960s) - which have reached the end of their serviceable life - with a new bridge. This project is supported by Local, State and Federal Governments through cooperation and/or funding. Traffic management is implemented in consultations with Transport for NSW.

City of Parramatta thanks our local community and business owners for their patience as the Hunts Creek Bridge replacement progresses.
We’re working with Transport for NSW to maintain two-way traffic on North Rocks Road wherever possible during this complex project. Updates, including how to access local businesses, are provided at every stage. We appreciate your understanding as we deliver this essential upgrade to keep our community safe and connected. Our team is committed to completing the works as quickly and safely as possible.

A new single-span concrete bridge and associated roadwork is currently under construction at Hunts Creek, on North Rocks Road, North Parramatta. This project will replace the existing twin stormwater culverts, originally constructed during the 1960s, which have reached the end of their serviceable life.

The new bridge has been designed to integrate with the existing geometry of North Rocks Road and will carry two southbound traffic lanes and one northbound traffic lane.

A 3‑metre-wide shared pedestrian and cycle path will be provided on the eastern side of the bridge, along with a 3.6‑metre-wide shared path on the western side.

Removal of the existing culverts will also increase the stormwater capacity of Hunts Creek, with the potential to improve flood conditions on North Rocks Road. The upgrade will also deliver improved cycling and pedestrian connections for the local community.

While some disruption during construction is unavoidable, these works are necessary to ensure the long-term safety and resilience of the road and bridge infrastructure. Every effort will be made to minimise traffic congestion and impacts on nearby residents and businesses.

This project is supported by Local, State and Federal Governments through cooperation and/or funding. Traffic management measures are implemented in consultation with Transport for NSW.

The City of Parramatta thanks residents and business owners for their patience as the Hunts Creek Bridge replacement project progresses. We are working closely with Transport for NSW to maintain two-way traffic on North Rocks Road wherever possible during this complex project. Updates, including information on accessing local businesses, will be provided at each stage of construction.

July 2026 update – remaining works

Despite various minor works continuing, there have been delays in obtaining approval from the relevant authorities to begin the next stage of construction. Currently, the completion of the Hunts Creek Bridge project is forecast for late-2026.

Council is unable to proceed with the main bridgeworks – the installation of the remaining bridge foundation supports/piles – until approvals from Sydney Water and other authorities are provided.

Unfortunately, progress has been slower than anticipated.

Once approval is received, construction work on the remaining one-third of the bridge will begin.

Work will include - pile construction; removal of the existing culverts; creek channel reconstruction; installation of bridge beams and bridge deck; and reinstatement of the roadway.

Remaining works will generally be undertaken during standard construction hours:

• Weekdays: 7am to 5pm
• Saturdays: 8am to 1pm.

Out-of-hours works will be required at various stages throughout the remaining construction program.

Notice will be provided to the community closer to when these works are scheduled to take place.

North Rocks Road will be reopened to its original traffic configuration upon completion of these works – expected in late-2026.

Further information will be provided as the project continues.

Shopping at The Mills made easy

With North Rocks Road now returned to two-way traffic (one lane in each direction), access to The Mills shopping centre has become easier.

Customers approaching from Church Street or Windsor Road can travel north along North Rocks Road and turn left directly into The Mills shopping centre, with no detours currently in place.

For added convenience, The Mills offers free parking and a direct‑to‑boot service.

The Mills shopping centre and Woolworths are open daily from 7.00am to 10.00pm. Other retailers operate during varying trading hours – please refer to The Mills website for further details.

Arrangements for large vehicles

To assist with traffic management, Bettington Road and Stratham Avenue can be used by vehicles up to 8-tonnes during the construction period.

Vehicles more than 8-tonnes will be required to use arterial roads that support their loads, i.e. Pennant Hills Road, Cumberland Highway, Windsor Road.

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About the Project

North Rocks Road upgrade – a new $11.5M bridge at Hunts Creek, North Parramatta.

A new $11.5M single-span concrete bridge and associated roadworks will be constructed at Hunts Creek on North Rocks Road, North Parramatta.

The upgrade will be completed over 18 months* with altered traffic arrangements in place for the duration of the program.

The new bridge will be 14.4m in length and will span approximately 28m. It will integrate into the existing geometry of North Rocks Road and will carry two lanes of traffic in the southbound direction and one lane of traffic in the northbound direction.

A 3m-wide shared pedestrian and cycle path will feature on the eastern side of the bridge, and a 3.6m-wide shared path will be installed on the western side.

The removal of the culverts will increase the stormwater capacity of the creek, potentially improving the flood conditions on North Rocks Road.

The upgrade will also provide improved local cycling and pedestrian connections.

While some disruption will be unavoidable, this work is necessary to ensure the safety of our community, and every effort will be made to minimise traffic congestion and impact on residents.

The schedule is subject to Transport for NSW approvals, extreme weather, and site conditions.

Project Funding

The $11.5M Hunts Creek Bridge project is jointly funded by the Australian and State Governments in association with the City of Parramatta Council. 

 

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Contact details

Hunts Creek Bridge project team - Capital Works

1300 617 058 or email HuntsCreekBridge@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au

For construction related enquiries, urgent or after-hours enquiries, please contact Albergeldie Contractors on 0400 374 779 or email Huntscreekbridge@abergeldie.com 

Location

North Rocks Road, North Rocks  2151  View Map