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title: "NSW: Night closures on Wardell Bridge"
description: Night closures on Wardell Bridge for maintenance from July 19-23. Expect detours and additional travel time. Stay updated via Live Traffic NSW.
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# [NSW: Night closures on Wardell Bridge](https://www.qta.com.au/news/nsw-night-closures-on-wardell-bridge)

 Written by [QTA](https://www.qta.com.au/news/author/qta) | 15 July, 2026

*Source: Transport for NSW*

Transport for NSW advises of night time closures will take place on Wardell Bridge at Wardell for five nights, while essential bridge maintenance is carried out.  

#### **When**

**Sunday 19 July**, the bridge will be fully closed at **night only** from 7pm to 5am, Sunday to Thursday. 

#### **What to expect **

The following detours are in place for all vehicles:

- Blackwall Drive north of Wardell Bridge will be open to local traffic only.
- Vehicles wanting to travel Southbound on the Wardell Bridge can detour via Pacific Highway from Coolgardie Road interchange and use Broadwater exit.
- Vehicles wanting to travel northbound on Wardell Bridge can detour via Broadwater on Baraang Drive, Broadwater-Evans Head Road interchange, Pacific Highway and use Wardell exit.

This will add an additional 15 minutes travel time.

  

 

#### **For more information **

For more information visit [www.livetraffic.com](https://cst-freightbranchstakeholderengagement.cmail20.com/t/j-l-yduijidl-hhijiihuti-y/) or download the Live Traffic NSW app. To receive updates direct to your phone, search for ‘Wardell’ in your Live Traffic app, select the incident and click ‘Follow’.

The [Restricted Access Vehicles map](https://cst-freightbranchstakeholderengagement.cmail20.com/t/j-l-yduijidl-hhijiihuti-j/) can help you plan an alternative route if required.

Please note

Unless specified otherwise, operators of Class 1,2 & 3 vehicles travelling under a Notice **must** consult their relevant enforceable network map to confirm a suitable **approved** alternate route.

Operators of Class 1, 2 & 3 vehicles travelling under a Permit **must not** travel off the approved route listed in the permit unless an updated permit is obtained from the NHVR.

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