Constitution Road Infrastructure Upgrade
- Project typeIntegrated Infrastructure Upgrade
- Project value$17,250,000
- Project StatusDesign and Investigation
Latest Update
Council is taking a wholistic approach for the major upgrade works within the Constitution Road Corridor between Belmore Street and Meadowbank Railway Station to improve traffic capacity and vehicle and pedestrian safety. The works will support the predicted future traffic management requirements of Constitution Road as a primary sub-arterial access road into Meadowbank Town Centre.
Key outcomes
- Improved traffic capacity and road safety
- Connected pedestrian access to Meadowbank Railway Station and TAFE
- Enhanced streetscape and public domain including landscaping, new street lighting and retaining walls with public art
- Sustainable approach utilising best-practice technologies, minimising waste and encouraging resource reuse, recycling and sustainability
- Financial savings by renewing and upgrading assets, extending service lives to improve service levels and reducing ongoing maintenance costs
What will the works include?
- Continuation of footpath through rock cutting under the Angas Street Bridge (Stage 1)
- Installation of traffic lights at the Constitution Road and Bowden Street intersection to improve traffic and pedestrian safety (Stage 2)
- Reconstruction and widening of Constitution Road and footpath improvements to enhance motorist and pedestrian safety (Stage 2)
- New permanent retaining wall on the northern side of Constitution Road to permanently restore embankment failures arising from previous storms (Stage 2)
Updates
10 May 2024
We are continuing to make progress on site works. In line with the previous update, kerb and gutter has been poured and preparatory work to enable shotcreting of the remaining rock face have been completed. Shotcreting is planned to be undertaken during the next two weeks.
While work continues to be hampered by continuous wet weather conditions, Council and its Contractor are endeavouring to complete all works by Friday 31 May 2024.
These works will continue to take place generally between the hours of 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and from 8am to 4pm on Saturdays (when required). Please expect continuous truck movements during these hours and follow the traffic detours in place. The Angas Street Bridge will remain closed to both traffic and pedestrians for the duration of the project.
1 May 2024
We are continuing to make progress on site works. The rock cutting works is now complete, which is a major milestone considering the recent adverse weather as well as unsatisfactory site conditions. The rock excavation works found large sections of the remaining sandstone to be heavily weathered which required designs to be adjusted to ensure ongoing structural integrity of the bridge abutment as well as supporting the embankment with the high voltage buried cable and power pole. Work is now progressing this week on the following:
- Stabilisation of a loose section of the embankment by installation of additional rock bolts
- Formwork and concrete pour for the kerb and gutter
- Controls are being put in place to contain rock and dust overspray during shotcrete
- Installation of reinforcing steel to shotcrete on the rock face
- to allow the works to progress safely
Due to recent extreme weather events and some unforeseen site conditions as mentioned above, required additional works to maintain safe working condition resulted in delays to the progress of site works. At this stage, all works are anticipated to be completed by Friday 31 May 2024 subject to continuing favourable weather conditions.
These works will continue to take place generally between the hours of 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and from 8am to 4pm on Saturdays (when required). Please expect continuous truck movements during these hours and follow the traffic detours in place. The Angas Street Bridge will remain closed to both traffic and pedestrians for the duration of the project.
17 April 2024
Works are continuing at the Constitution Road Footpath Replacement Project, with the following works being carried out last week:
- Rock face cutting works have now been completed
- Additional rock bolts are being installed
- The formwork for the kerb and gutter have been completed with concrete being poured Friday 12 April 2024
- Drainage is being installed
The below works are planned for next week:
- Preparation for shotcrete and the footpath pour
These works will continue to take place between the hours of 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and from 8am to 4pm on Saturdays. Please expect continuous truck movements during these hours and follow the traffic detours in place. The Angas Street Bridge will remain closed to both traffic and pedestrians for the duration of this project.
Following recent extreme weather events and some unforeseen site conditions, additional works will be required. An update will soon be provided on the revised completion date.
10 April 2024
Works are continuing at the Constitution Road Footpath Replacement Project, with the following works being carried out this week:
- Rock cutting works, due to be completed this week
The below works are planned for next week:
- Drilling on remaining bore holes
- Rock bolts to be prepped and grouted
- Rock face to be prepped with reinforcing steel in preparation for shotcrete
- Redesign expected from structural Engineer for soil stabilisation on the western end of the project
These works will continue to take place between the hours of 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and from 8am to 4pm on Saturdays. Please expect continuous truck movements during these hours and follow the traffic detours in place. The Angas Street Bridge will remain closed to both traffic and pedestrians for the duration of this project.
Following last week’s extreme weather event and some unforeseen site conditions, additional works will be required. An update will soon be provided on the revised completion date.
25 March 2024
Works are continuing at the Constitution Road Footpath Replacement Project, with the following works being carried out this week:
- Continuing rock face cutting with frequent geotechnical inspections to monitor the quality of the rock
- Some rock bolts installed on eastern end to help stabilise while we continue cutting
The below works are planned for next week:
- Continue saw cutting to widen rock face with frequent geotechnical inspections
- Constant monitoring of Angus Street bridge and surrounding traffic
These works will continue to take place between the hours of 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and from 8am to 4pm on Saturdays. Please expect continuous truck movements during these hours and follow the traffic detours in place. The Angas St Bridge will remain closed to both traffic and pedestrians for the duration of this project.
Angas Street Bridge has been closed to both traffic and pedestrians during rock cutting work to ensure public safety in the surrounding area during this key stage of the works. The bridge was closed Monday 26 February 2024 and is expected to re-open 19 April 2024 (weather permitting).
Constitution Road is closed to eastbound traffic between See and Bowden Streets until 19 April 2024 (weather permitting) please follow detour signs or see detour map.
18 March 2024
Works are continuing at the Constitution Road Footpath Replacement Project, with the following works being carried out this week:
- Rock face cutting on the western end has commenced
- Rock bolt drilling has commenced on the eastern end
- Inspections are being carried out and Geotechnical advice is being followed, due to the sensitivity of the ground conditions
The below works are planned for next week:
- Continuation of the rock saw cutting and drilling
- Installation of preliminary rock bolts as the work progresses
These works will continue to take place between the hours of 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and from 8am to 4pm on Saturdays. Please expect continuous truck movements during these hours and follow the traffic detours in place.
Angas Street Bridge has been closed to both traffic and pedestrians during rock cutting work to ensure public safety in the surrounding area during this key stage of the works. The bridge was closed Monday 26 February 2024 and is expected to re-open 19 April 2024 (weather permitting).
Constitution Road is closed to eastbound traffic between See and Bowden Streets until 19 April 2024 (weather permitting) please follow detour signs or see detour map.
11 March 2024
Works are continuing at the Constitution Road Footpath Replacement Project, with the following work being carried out this week:
- The supporting props and beams for the Angas St Bridge have been signed off by the structural engineer
- Vibration monitoring is underway for the bridge and the services it supports
- The first stage of rock cutting on both sides of the prop have been completed
- Removal of the tree stump
The below works are planned for next week:
- Continuation of the rock cutting, pending sign off by the Geotech
- Planning for the drilling of the rock bolts holes
- Regular inspections by the Geotech
This work will continue to take place between the hours of 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and from 8am to 4pm on Saturdays. Please expect continuous truck movements during these hours and follow the traffic detours in place.
Angas Street Bridge has been closed to both traffic and pedestrians during rock cutting work to ensure public safety in the surrounding area during this key stage of the works. The bridge was closed Monday 26 February 2024 and is expected to re-open 19 April 2024 (weather permitting).
Constitution Road is closed to eastbound traffic between See and Bowden Streets until 19 April 2024 (weather permitting) please follow detour signs or see detour map.
5 March 2024
Works are continuing at the Constitution Road Footpath Replacement Project, with the following work being carried out this week:
- The supporting props and beams for the Angas Street Bridge have been set up
- Vibration monitoring is underway for the bridge and the services it supports
- Rock cutting has commenced
The below works are planned for next week:
- Continuation of the rock cutting with frequent inspections by the Geotechnical engineer
- Continual monitoring of the bridge and adjacent power pole
This work will continue to take place between the hours of 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and from 8am to 4pm on Saturdays. Please expect continuous truck movements during these hours and follow the traffic detours in place.
Angas Street Bridge has been closed to both traffic and pedestrians during rock cutting work to ensure public safety in the surrounding area during this key stage of the works. The bridge was closed Monday 26 February 2024 and is expected to re-open 19 April 2024 (weather permitting).
23 February 2024
Works have now commenced at the Constitution Road Footpath Replacement Project, with the following works being carried out this week:
- Traffic diversion and signage has been set up
- Site has been established
- Planning and preparation for the closure of Angas St Bridge from Monday 26/02/2024
- Preparation for rock cutting work, to start week commencing 26/02/2024
Work will continue between the hours of 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and from 8am to 4pm on Saturdays. Please expect continuous truck movements during these hours and follow the traffic detours in place. The Angas St Bridge will remain closed to both traffic and pedestrians for the duration of this project, with the closure expected to commence from Monday 26/02/2024.
Stage 1 | Constitution Road Footpath Connection
The rock face under Angas Street bridge will be cut back to enable construction of a footpath connection between Bowden Street and See Street, Meadowbank. This will provide a connected, accessible pathway while Council continues to work with property owners to make safe and restore the footpath and embankment on the northern side. Works also include a new pedestrian crossing at See Street and Constitution Road to improve access to both Meadowbank Railway Station and TAFE.
Pedestrian Crossing Relocation
The pedestrian crossing was relocated further west of the roundabout along Constitution Road to improve pedestrian safety. Completed December 2022.
Rock Face Cutting
A suitably qualified specialist contractor to cut back the rock face to enable the construction of the footpath extension was appointed in January 2024.
- Work Notification to the residents in the area has been completed. View the Work Notification Flyer(PDF, 4MB).
- Construction activities started on 19 February 2024, beginning with site setup and traffic management activities. Work is expected to be completed by 19 April 2024.
- To facilitate the site compound, east bound traffic has been diverted during the work. Refer to Traffic Management Plan in the Work Notification Flyer(PDF, 4MB).
- In the interest of safety, Angas Street bridge will be closed to vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists during the excavation and stabilisation works. However, when possible, the bridge will remain accessible to pedestrians, and cyclists.
New Pedestrian Crossing
A new pedestrian crossing will be built across Constitution Road at See Street to improve access to both Meadowbank Station and TAFE.
- The pedestrian crossing design has now been completed.
- Construction activity will start in early April.
![ConstitutionRoad_Stage1](/files/assets/public/v/1/projects/constitutionroad_stage1.jpg?w=950&h=695)
Current Pedestrian Detours
Until these works are completed, the current detours will remain in place. For your safety during this time, please follow the outlined detours below. We appreciate your patience and apologise for any inconvenience caused.
![Constitution-Road-Pedestrian-Detour.jpg](/files/assets/public/v/1/projects/constitution-road-pedestrian-detour.jpg)
Stage 2 | Constitution Road/Bowden Street Traffic Management
These works relate to the installation of new traffic signals at the intersection of Constitution Road and Bowden Street, Meadowbank, which will be undertaken as part of major upgrades to Constitution Road. The broader upgrades will include road widening, lighting upgrade, utility adjustments and public domain improvements.
UPDATE
Council has initiated the procurement process to appoint a suitable consultant to develop detailed designs for the road upgrade. Community feedback on designs will be sought mid-2024.
Please send any interim feedback to Council’s Project Manager, Anand Thakur anandt@ryde.nsw.gov.au where it will be collated to inform future consultation.
Stage 2 construction is expected to commence in 2025.
Location
Constitution Road, Meadowbank 2114 View Map
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Constitution Road Infrastructure Upgrade