The NSW Government will invest an additional $250 million in the 2026–27 State Budget to advance the eastern section of the Bandon Road Upgrade in Sydney’s rapidly growing northwest.
The new funding builds on an earlier $75 million commitment for planning and preliminary works, bringing the government’s total investment in the project to $325 million.
The upgrade is intended to ease congestion, improve road safety and provide more reliable access during flooding for communities including Riverstone, Box Hill, Marsden Park and Vineyard.
Rapid residential development across northwest Sydney has placed increasing pressure on the region’s existing road network, contributing to longer travel times and limited transport connections.
More than 300,000 additional residents are expected to move into northwest Sydney in the coming years, increasing demand for road and public transport infrastructure.
First Stage to Deliver 2.5-Kilometre Road Upgrade
The first stage of the project will cover approximately 2.5 kilometres between Windsor Road and Vineyard Station.
It will include a new and upgraded four-lane divided road between Windsor Road and an area west of the Richmond railway line. The road will also be designed to allow for a potential future expansion to six lanes.
Construction is expected to begin towards the end of the year.
Planned works include:
- A new four-lane divided road
- New connector roads, including a southern connection and the realignment of Wallace Road
- Upgrades to intersections at Windsor Road and Chapman Road
- Removal of the existing level crossing near Vineyard Station
- Improved road access to Vineyard Station
- A new pedestrian bridge
- An off-road shared path for pedestrians and cyclists
- Improved drainage and upgrades to flood evacuation routes
Early works are already underway around Vineyard Station, including the construction of a new car park with more than 70 spaces.
The preliminary works also include upgraded bus stops, improved pedestrian access, new lighting and additional safety measures.
Longer-Term Corridor Planned
The eastern section forms part of the proposed 6.5-kilometre Bandon Road Corridor, which is ultimately planned to connect Windsor Road with Richmond Road.
The full corridor would pass through the Marsden Park North, Riverstone West, Riverstone and Vineyard precincts.
Once completed, it is expected to create an additional east–west connection across the region, improve access to Marsden Park and provide an alternative route that reduces traffic through Riverstone town centre.
The project is also intended to improve access during major flooding events by strengthening evacuation routes and providing more resilient road connections.
NSW Premier Chris Minns said existing roads had not been designed to accommodate the scale of population growth occurring in suburbs such as Riverstone and Box Hill.
“These roads were never built to accommodate the thousands of families who now call these communities home,” Mr Minns said.
“We committed funding for the planning work needed to design the Bandon Road upgrade, and this additional investment will allow the next stage of the project to proceed.”
Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney Prue Car said the project would provide more reliable journeys for families travelling to work, school and essential services.
“For local families, this upgrade means less time commuting and more reliable trips across the region,” Ms Car said.
“The investment is about ensuring infrastructure keeps pace with the growth occurring across northwest Sydney.”
Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison said the area was expected to experience continued residential and employment growth over the next decade.
“Growth of this scale places significant pressure on the road network,” Ms Aitchison said.
“This investment will help provide infrastructure that supports both the community’s current needs and future development.”
Member for Riverstone Warren Kirby said the community had been waiting for the Bandon Road connection for more than a decade.
“The project will have a major impact on local commuters and on transport connections across the broader northwest region,” Mr Kirby said.
The Bandon Road investment forms part of more than $7.4 billion allocated by the NSW Government to Western Sydney road projects since 2023.
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