The design plans for a new bridge over the Hawkesbury River between Richmond and North Richmond have now been released.
The bridge between Richmond and North Richmond provides crossing of the Hawkesbury River, and carries an average of 31,000 vehicles per day, with a single lane in each direction.
The New Richmond Bridge will be built approximately 10 metres higher than the existing Richmond Bridge, with elevated approach roads to improve safety and assist in times of flood evacuation.
The Review of Environmental Factors (REF) and project designs for Stage 2 of the New Richmond Bridge project are currently on display, with feedback welcomed through to February 21, 2025.
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) will also be seeking expressions of interest to complete detailed design and construction of the new bridge.
Meanwhile, tenders for Stage 1 have been invited for the upgrade of two intersections on The Driftway.
The intersection upgrade at Londonderry Road will include a new roundabout and additional lane capacity as part of the Hawkesbury Nepean Valley Flood Evacuation route to help traffic movements during flooding events.
At the intersection of Blacktown Road, the work will include the realignment of The Driftway from Reynolds Road to Blacktown Road with a new bridge over Rickabys Creek and a new roundabout at The Driftway and Blacktown Road intersection.
Stage 1 construction is planned to begin in mid-2025 and expected to be complete in 2026. Stage 2 construction is planned to begin in 2026.
The project has been jointly funded by the Australian and NSW governments, with $500 million allocated.