August 2026 Update:
Council has received feedback as part of the Toongabbie Bridge Upgrade regarding opportunities to improve pedestrian access to and from the bridge.
In response to community feedback, Council has increased the design scope for the planned upgrade of the intersection of Wentworth Avenue and Cornelia Road at Toongabbie to include upgrades to the footpath on the eastern side of Wentworth Avenue approaching the bridge. These works include footpath widening, relocation and upgrading of lighting, and landscaping improvements within the project area.
Council has now approved the Review of Environmental Factors and completed the detailed design. Council is currently in the tender phase for the procurement of a construction contractor. The construction contract is expected to be awarded in late 2026, with construction anticipated to commence in early 2027.
The NSW Government is also funding proposed bridge refurbishment works, which will include the replacement of the bridge screens, pavement improvements, removal of rust staining on the concrete components of the bridge deck and footpaths, vegetation removal and repainting of road line markings to improve road and pedestrian safety and the visual amenity of the bridge. For more information please visit the project page Toongabbie Bridge upgrade | Transport for NSW
February 2026 Update
Cumberland City Council is seeking feedback on the planned upgrade to the intersection of Wentworth Avenue and Cornelia Road at Toongabbie, as part of the Toongabbie Bridge Upgrade.
The project includes a road widening to allow an additional southbound lane in Wentworthville Avenue at Cornelia Road, works to the Junia Avenue Service Road carpark, public domain upgrades, and an additional crossing leg on the southern side of The Portico and Portico Parade intersection. To facilitate the road widening, Junia Avenue Service Road is required to be closed at its intersection with Cornelia Road.
As part of the planning and design of the project, the detailed design, Review of Environmental Factors and information on the proposed closure Junia Avenue Service Road at its intersection with Cornelia Road is provided for feedback.
Funding has been provided by the NSW Government to progress the detailed design and approvals for the project. The Australian Government has also committed funding to enable the construction of the project.
