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NSW: Changed traffic conditions on the M7 Mwy between M5 Mwy, Prestons and Richmond Rd, Oakhurst

Written by Hubspot Author | 13 April, 2026

Source: TfNSW

Transport for NSW advises there will be changed traffic conditions on the M7 Mwy between the M5 Mwy, Prestons and Richmond Rd, Oakhurst. 

When

From Thursday 16 April to Thursday 30 April. Weather permitting. 

Travel conditions

There will be alternating northbound and southbound temporary closures of the M7 Mwy, traffic will be detoured off the M7 Mwy during this work.

M7 Mwy between Richmond Rd Oakhurst and Woodstock Ave, Rooty Hill - 9pm to 4am:

Northbound: 

  • 16th, 19th, 20th, 22nd and 23rd April 

Southbound: 

  • Contingency dates include 20th and 21st April

M7 Mwy between Great Western Hwy and Old Wallgrove Rd, Eastern Creek - 10pm to 4am:

Northbound: 

  • 16th, 19th, 20th, 22nd, 23rd, 26th, 27th, 29th and 30th April

Southbound: 

  • 21st and 28th April

  • Contingency dates include 16th, 20th, 23rd, 27th and 30th April

M7 Mwy between Bernera Rd, Middleton Gr and M5 Mwy, Prestons:

Northbound 9pm to 4am

  • Contingency dates include 20th, 22nd and 29th April

Southbound 10pm - 4am:

  • 16th, 23rd and 30th April

  • Contingency dates include 2nd, 5th, 8th, 9th, 13th and 14th April

Detours for each closure

Northbound lane closures between Richmond Rd Oakhurst and Woodstock Ave, Rooty Hill:

Southbound lane closures between Richmond Rd, Oakhurst and Woodstock Ave, Rooty Hill:

Northbound lane closures between Great Western Hwy and Old Wallgrove Rd, Eastern Creek:

Southbound lane closures between Great Western Hwy and Old Wallgrove Rd, Eastern Creek:

Northbound lane closures between M5 Mwy and Bernera Rd, Prestons:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Southbound lane closures between M5 Mwy and Bernera Rd, Prestons:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please note

OSOM and Class 2 vehicles travelling under notice along the M7 Mwy will be detoured via routes outlined below:

  • Woodstock Ave and Richmond Rd detour via Woodstock Ave and Rooty Hill Rd North (northbound and southbound).

  • Great Western Hwy and Old Wallgrove Rd, Eastern Creek detour via Great Western Hwy and Old Wallgrove Rd (northbound and southbound).

  • Bernera Rd, Middleton Gr and M5 Mwy will be detoured via Hume Hwy, Hoxton Park Rd and Cowpasture Rd, Hoxton Park (northbound and southbound).

OSOM vehicles operating under the National Class 1 Load Carrying Vehicles Mass and/or Dimension Exemption Notices can use the available detours if they are suitable for their combination. Operators are reminded that under Schedule 8 of the Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation (NSW), there is a requirement for the driver and operator to scope the proposed route prior to travel to ensure it is suitable for their vehicle.

Vehicles travelling under a permit must not travel off the approved route listed in their permit unless an updated permit is obtained from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR).

For the latest traffic information, visit www.livetraffic.com, download the Live Traffic NSW app or call 132 701.