Richmond Road Corridor – M7 Motorway to The Driftway
Have Your Say on the Strategic Design
The Australian and NSW Governments have provided additional funding of $49 million for planning upgrades and future provision of additional lanes along the Richmond Road Corridor from the M7 to The Driftway as part of the North West Growth Area Road Network Strategy. This brings combined funding to $74 million for one of the region’s busiest and most congested arterials, an essential connection for commuters and freight between Blacktown, Windsor and Richmond.
The plan being developed for the Richmond Road Corridor Project aim to address the urgent requirements of this critical link for local communities and the greater North West. We are working closely with other government agencies to improve roads and infrastructure, so they're better prepared for floods and emergencies. This includes creating safer evacuation routes when needed.
To support growing traffic volumes, potential improvements include:
widening sections of the corridor from two to four lanes and four to six lanes to provide additional road capacity
upgrading existing intersections and introducing new signalised intersections to improve traffic flow
increasing the height of South Creek Bridge and adding extra lanes and active transport links
increasing the height of Richmond Road to enhance the capacity to withstand and recover from floods and support flood evacuation
adding a road shoulder and a central median to improve vehicle separation and enhance safety
improving connectivity with shared paths to public transport and encourage multi-modal transport
tree planting and landscaping to improve urban amenity and environmental outcomes.
The potential upgrade will:
ease congestion and support economic growth of the North West Growth Area
improve safety for pedestrians and motorists
enhance Richmond Road as a key freight route linking Richmond Road to the M7 Motorway
enhance capacity to withstand and recover from floods and, better evacuation routes for local communities
improve efficiency and support public transport
improve access, making it easier to walk, cycle and connect with public transport.
Proposed plans for South Creek Bridge also include upgrades to enhance flood resilience for this corridor
Have your say
We’re seeking your feedback to help shape the potential upgrade to best meet the needs of the community—making Richmond Road safer, more flood-resilient, and easier to travel along. Your input will guide improvements to traffic flow, walking and cycling connections, and the overall look and feel of the area. The potential upgrade includes:
widening the road to add more lanes, increasing from two to four lanes or four to six lanes
improving intersections with new traffic lights for better flow
raising South Creek Bridge and adding lanes and walking/cycling paths
lifting Richmond Road to help with flood safety and evacuation
adding road shoulders and a median to improve safety
better shared walking and cycling path to link to public transport for easier travel
planting trees and landscaping to improve the look and feel of the area.
Please complete the survey at the link below to “Have your say” or you can provide feedback via email nwga@transport.nsw.gov.au, phone 1300 367 561, write to us at RRC Strategic Design, PO Box 973, Parramatta NSW 2124 or come and chat with the project team at one of our drop-by information sessions. Details for the information sessions can be found on our website
Have your say will be open from 9am Tuesday 7 October and will close 5pm Tuesday 4 November 2025.
The Australian and NSW Governments have provided additional funding of $49 million for planning upgrades and future provision of additional lanes along the Richmond Road Corridor from the M7 to The Driftway as part of the North West Growth Area Road Network Strategy. This brings combined funding to $74 million for one of the region’s busiest and most congested arterials, an essential connection for commuters and freight between Blacktown, Windsor and Richmond.
The plan being developed for the Richmond Road Corridor Project aim to address the urgent requirements of this critical link for local communities and the greater North West. We are working closely with other government agencies to improve roads and infrastructure, so they're better prepared for floods and emergencies. This includes creating safer evacuation routes when needed.
To support growing traffic volumes, potential improvements include:
widening sections of the corridor from two to four lanes and four to six lanes to provide additional road capacity
upgrading existing intersections and introducing new signalised intersections to improve traffic flow
increasing the height of South Creek Bridge and adding extra lanes and active transport links
increasing the height of Richmond Road to enhance the capacity to withstand and recover from floods and support flood evacuation
adding a road shoulder and a central median to improve vehicle separation and enhance safety
improving connectivity with shared paths to public transport and encourage multi-modal transport
tree planting and landscaping to improve urban amenity and environmental outcomes.
The potential upgrade will:
ease congestion and support economic growth of the North West Growth Area
improve safety for pedestrians and motorists
enhance Richmond Road as a key freight route linking Richmond Road to the M7 Motorway
enhance capacity to withstand and recover from floods and, better evacuation routes for local communities
improve efficiency and support public transport
improve access, making it easier to walk, cycle and connect with public transport.
Proposed plans for South Creek Bridge also include upgrades to enhance flood resilience for this corridor
Have your say
We’re seeking your feedback to help shape the potential upgrade to best meet the needs of the community—making Richmond Road safer, more flood-resilient, and easier to travel along. Your input will guide improvements to traffic flow, walking and cycling connections, and the overall look and feel of the area. The potential upgrade includes:
widening the road to add more lanes, increasing from two to four lanes or four to six lanes
improving intersections with new traffic lights for better flow
raising South Creek Bridge and adding lanes and walking/cycling paths
lifting Richmond Road to help with flood safety and evacuation
adding road shoulders and a median to improve safety
better shared walking and cycling path to link to public transport for easier travel
planting trees and landscaping to improve the look and feel of the area.
Please complete the survey at the link below to “Have your say” or you can provide feedback via email nwga@transport.nsw.gov.au, phone 1300 367 561, write to us at RRC Strategic Design, PO Box 973, Parramatta NSW 2124 or come and chat with the project team at one of our drop-by information sessions. Details for the information sessions can be found on our website
Have your say will be open from 9am Tuesday 7 October and will close 5pm Tuesday 4 November 2025.
