Parramatta is now preparing for its light rail construction, according to Transport for NSW. 

Transport for NSW announced that George Street in the Parramatta CBD will become two-way, and O’Connell Street will be widened to four lanes as part of road and traffic changes or the Parramatta Light Rail construction. 

“Parramatta Light Rail will be fantastic for the region when it opens in 2023, with nearly 30,000 people predicted to use it every day by 2026 to reach essential services and destinations across Western Sydney,” said Parramatta Light Rail program director Tim Poole. 

“These enabling works are vital to keep the city moving and to minimise disruption for the people of Parramatta. These changes, while not directly along the Parramatta Light Rail route, will provide additional capacity and connections for everyone in the CBD before, during and after the light rail construction,” he added. 

With George Street becoming two-way, it would move the traffic through the heart of Parramatta more efficiently by redistributing traffic volumes across the local road network.

Moreover, widening of O’Connell Street from Barney Street to Albert Street will accommodate additional traffic as an alternative to Church Street.

The works are envisaged to begin in the late 2018, with a contract to remediate the planned the light rail depot site being awarded in April 2018.

Contracts to deliver Infrastructure Works, and Supply, Operate and Maintain the Parramatta Light Rail are currently out to tender and will be awarded by the end of this year.

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