The tunnel that once provided access to cars from Mulgoa Road to Penrith Homemaker Centre will be removed next month.
The Wolseley Street tunnel has been closed to traffic since mid-September, as upgrades of Mulgoa Road continue.
But Transport for NSW has confirmed the tunnel will be entirely removed in November, with significant impact to motorists when it happens.
There will be extended closures of the M4 Motorway off ramps at Mulgoa Road to allow work to remove the tunnel.
There will be three 48-hour work periods during November where these changes will occur:
• 5am Monday, November 4 to 5am Wednesday, November 6
• 5am Monday, November 11 to 5am Wednesday, November 13
• 5am Monday, November 18 to 5am Wednesday, November 20
The eastbound and westbound off ramps from the M4 to Mulgoa Road will be closed during these times.
“Road users are requested to use the Russell Street and The Northern Road ramps to access Mulgoa Road during ramp closures,” Transport for NSW said in a statement.
“Both eastbound and westbound on ramps to access the M4 from Mulgoa Road will remain open during the 48 hour closures, with the eastbound on ramp from Mulgoa Road to the M4 closed for one night on 7 November from 9pm to 5am.”
The Wolseley Street access to the Penrith Homemaker Centre will remain open at all times but will be reduced to one lane in and one lane out during these times. Access will also be available via Pattys Place and Blaikie Road.
Drivers are advised to take care and follow the direction of signage and speed limit.
Troy Dodds
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