Major Detours on Great Western Highway; Late-Night Metro Closures Tonight

Morning Commute: Heavy Delays for Blue Mountains Commuters

Commuters traveling between the Central West and Sydney are advised to allow significant extra travel time this morning. The Great Western Highway remains closed in both directions at Victoria Pass due to urgent structural repairs on the historic Mitchells Causeway. Transport for NSW has confirmed that the closure, which began earlier this month, is expected to continue for several weeks.

• Detour Route: Through traffic is being diverted via Main Street at Lithgow, Chifley Road, and the Darling Causeway at Mount Victoria.
• Travel Time: Expect an additional 25 to 30 minutes of travel time. Local traffic heading to the Hartley Valley should allow an extra 15 minutes.
• Advice: Heavier than usual traffic is expected on all detour routes during the morning and afternoon peaks. Consider using the Blue Mountains train line where possible to avoid road congestion.

Sydney Metro: Nightly Service Changes Start at 9:50 PM

For those planning to travel late this evening, Tuesday, 31 March, please be aware of scheduled maintenance and testing on the M1 Metro line. As part of the final integration works for the Southwest Metro extension, services will be adjusted tonight.

• Closure Area: No metro services will run between Central and Sydenham from 9:50 PM tonight until the end of service.
• Alternatives: Passengers are advised to use Sydney Trains services to complete their journey between Central and Sydenham.
• Operating Sections: Metro services will continue to operate between Tallawong and Martin Place, and between Martin Place and Central only.

Major Roadworks: Warringah Freeway and Southern Precinct

Motorists navigating the northern approach to the Sydney Harbour Bridge should exercise caution. Major work on the Warringah Freeway Upgrade is continuing through the Southern Precinct this week.

Lane closures and temporary traffic shifts are in place between Milsons Point and Falcon Street. While the most significant disruptions occurred over the previous weekend, the narrowed lanes and reduced speed limits remain in effect to ensure the safety of crews working on the new electronic signage gantries and road surface upgrades. Northbound traffic onto the freeway from Berry Street may experience minor merging delays during the afternoon peak.

Public Transport Overview

Aside from the late-night Metro disruptions, Sydney’s rail, bus, and ferry networks are operating on a standard Tuesday timetable. The Bankstown transport hub is fully operational following its opening earlier this month, providing improved transfers for commuters in the southwest. Check the Trip Planner app before departing for any last-minute platform changes or localized bus delays.