- State budget provides cost-of-living relief, while commuters travel between Penrith, Sydney, and Parramatta in New South Wales.
- The need for coordinated government investment and major infrastructure commitments to support regional growth in the Sydney area, including Liverpool.
- Hawkesbury residents commute to various hubs in Sydney, relying on toll roads and regional transport.
Major Road Closures and Pavement Work Scheduled on The Driftway and Blacktown Road
What happened
Transport for NSW is conducting pavement work and road closures across several key roads, including The Driftway and Blacktown Road, as part of Stage 1 of the New Richmond Bridge project. Part of The Driftway between Blacktown Road and Luxford Road is scheduled to close from October 16, 2026, for up to five months. Pavement work is also planned for Blacktown Road and Racecourse Road between October 2 and October 6, 2026.
Why it matters
The roadworks are intended to upgrade The Driftway intersections at Blacktown Road and Londonderry Road to improve safety and flood resilience. These closures affect major regional transport routes used by Hawkesbury residents commuting to Sydney hubs.
Hawkesbury residents commute to various hubs in Sydney, relying on toll roads and regional transport, highlighting the need for coordinated government investment in regional growth.