Constitution Road Infrastructure Upgrade

Project typeIntegrated Infrastructure Upgrade
Project value$24,000,000
Project StatusConstruction

Upcoming Traffic Change

Council is in the final stages of planning the upcoming traffic change which will occur in a few weeks’ time. Council will soon distribute an additional notification letter to the community with further details of the traffic change, including the confirmed date of implementation and detour routes. Closer to the date, Council will also install variable message signs throughout the Constitution Road corridor to prepare road users of the upcoming traffic change.

What the Works Will Deliver

The upgrade will transform Constitution Road between Hamilton Crescent and Bank Street, Meadowbank, delivering a range of long-term benefits for residents, businesses, and visitors to the area.

Key improvements include:

New traffic signals at Constitution Road / Bowden Street
New traffic signals Constitution Road / Bank Street
Road widening and pavement reconstruction of Constitution Road to improve traffic flow and reliability and support the signalisation.
New retaining walls to manage level changes and improve slope stability
Replacement of the Angas Street Bridge with a dedicated pedestrian and cyclist bridge
Public domain upgrades including landscaping, tree planting, granite paving, and public art

Aerial map highlighting Constitution Road in yellow between Belmore Street, including intersections at See Street, Angas Street, Bowden Street, Hamilton Crescent and Banks Street with nearby train stations marked.

These improvements support Council’s broader vision for a safe, accessible, and vibrant Meadowbank Town Centre, while balancing traffic efficiency with local amenity.

Construction Timing

Construction is expected to:

Commence: June 2026 (subject to final pre-construction activities)
Duration: Approximately 18 months
Completion: Around December 2027

To minimise disruption, works will be delivered in stages. Community will be notified well in advance of the work starting on any part of the project. Traffic management plans will be in place to maintain access for residents, businesses, and emergency services wherever possible.

Timeline

Funding and Investment

The Constitution Road Infrastructure Upgrade Project cost is estimated at $24 million, and funded through a combination of:

Commonwealth Government grants
NSW Government grants
Developer contributions
City of Ryde funding, including the Section 7.11 Roads and Traffic Management Reserve.

This coordinated funding approach enables Council to deliver major infrastructure improvements that support the continued growth and liveability of the Meadowbank precinct.

The Constitution Road Infrastructure Upgrade Project is proudly funded by the NSW Government through the Department of Planning - Accelerated Infrastructure Fund Round, Department of Regional Development - Infrastructure Betterment Fund (IBF), Commonwealth Regional Roads & Transport Recovery Package and Transport for NSW.

Although funding for this project has been provided by both the NSW and Australian Governments, the material contained herein does not necessarily represent the views of either government.

Keeping the Community Informed

Council understands that construction will impact the local community and is committed to keeping residents and businesses informed throughout the works.

Regular updates will be provided in the project update section on this page, including:

Construction milestones
Traffic and access changes
Upcoming work activities

For enquiries about the project, please contact:
ConstitutionRd@ryde.nsw.gov.au

Key documents

Project Update

April 2026 - Construction Contractor Awarded

The City of Ryde is continuing to progress the Constitution Road Infrastructure Upgrade Project, a major investment to improve traffic capacity, road safety, pedestrian and cyclist connectivity, and the public domain within the Meadowbank precinct.

Following extensive community consultation, technical investigations and detailed design, Council has reached a significant milestone in delivering of the project.

At its meeting on 24 February 2026, Council approved the appointment of Mack Civil as the construction contractor for the Constitution Road Infrastructure Upgrade Project, following a competitive public tender process. This contract represents best value for money and ensures the works can be delivered by an experienced contractor with demonstrated capability in complex urban environments.