Important maintenance works will be undertaken at the M4/M7 interchange (Lighthorse) over the period between Sunday 12th May 2013 and Thursday 20 June 2013.
All of the work will be carried out at night when traffic volumes on the Westlink M7 Motorway are lower.
Work hours are between 9pm and 5am
Lane closures are as follows:
Week 1: Sunday 12th May 2013 to Thursday 16th May 2013.
Full closure of M7 North Bound Exit Ramp to the M4 Motorway.
Week 2: Sunday 19th May 2013 to Thursday 23rd May 2013.
Full closure of M4 West Bound Ramp to the M7 Motorway
Week 3: Sunday 26th May 2013 to Thursday 30th May 2013
Full closure of M4 East Bound Ramp to the M7 Motorway
Week 4: Sunday 2nd June 2013 to Thursday 6th June 2013
Full closure of M7 South Bound Ramp to the M4 Motorway
Week 5: Sunday 9th June 2013 to Thursday 13th June 2013
No scheduled work
Week 6: sunday 16th June 2013 to thursday 20th June 2013
Full Closure of M7 North Bound Ramp to the M4 Motorway
Motorists will be advised by electronic signs
26th April 2013
Bridge bearing replacement work will be undertaken on the M7 southbound bridge over the M5 South West Motorway at Prestons.Â
The work will start Monday 29th April 2013 for 2 weeks, weather permitting.
All of the work will be carried out at night when traffic volumes on the M5 South West Motorway and Westlink M7 Motorway are lower. Work hours are:
Sunday, Monday – 9.30pm to 5am.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – 10.00pm to 5.00am.
Friday – 10.00pm to 6.00am
Work activities include:
Building scaffold access around one pier in the M5 median.
Jacking up the M7 bridge and removing the existing bridge bearing.
Installing a new bridge bearing and lowering the bridge.
Removing the scaffold access.
Work impacts Some of the work will be noisy. The equipment used for the work will include a truck, telescopic fork crane, drills with hammer attachments, a power generator and some lighting equipment. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and will undertake measures to help minimise noise impacts and disruption to local residents. These measures include:
Monitoring of noise.
Using silencers on our plant and equipment where possible.
Turning equipment off when not in use.
Using vehicles with non-tonal reversing alarms that make a ‘quacking’ sound instead of a ‘beeping’ sound.
Minimising plant and vehicle reversing where possible.
Briefing our workers to minimise noise and disturbance.
Using well maintained plant and equipment
Traffic changes – lane closures As part of the bridge work, during the night work over two weeks, one lane will be closed in each direction on the M5 South West Motorway under the M7 Bridge over M5 to Camden Valley Way, and one lane will be closed on the M7 Motorway southbound. Both lanes on the M7 Motorway southbound will be closed briefly on two occasions for (15) minutes. These lane closures will be once for the initial bridge jacking operation, and again for the bridge lowering. Motorists will be advised by electronic signs.
26th April 2013
Motorway Boundary Inspections
Westlink M7 staff will be conducting inspections along the boundary fence line between 29 April and 8 May 2013. This work is to be conducted by staff on trail bikes and can be identified by work lights (beacons).
10th April 2013
Westlink M7 have been given approval from the Transport Management Centre to commence 3 monthly maintenance works at the M4 Interchange. The work will involve staged closing of the ramps (listed below) over 4 nights to allow maintenance crews safe access to carry out scheduled works.
Westlink M7 will update messages on Variable Message signs from Friday 26th April 2013.
The planned start date for the works is sunday, 5th May 2013 Time: 9pm to 5am
Sunday 5th May 2013 - Full Closure of M7 North & South Bound ramps to the M4 Motorway
Monday 6th May 2013 - Full Closure of M7 North & South Bound Ramps to the M4 Motorway
Tuesday 7th May 2013 - Full Closure of M4 East & West Bound Ramps to the M7 Motorway
Wednesday 8th May 2013 - Full Closure of M4 East & West Bound Ramps to the M7 Motorway
21st February 2013
Westlink will be undertaking planned repair works on an embankment adjacent the M7 shared path south of Eastern Road, Doonside as highlighted on the Map attached (Batter Slip 1). The works are planned to be completed in March 2013 and it is anticipated that the works will take approximately 2 weeks to complete (weather permitting).
The works will be completed during the day and will involve partial closure of the shared path feeder ramp from Eastern Road as well as partial closure of the shared path itself whilst works are in progress. Traffic control and signage will be in place on the shared path & feeder ramp during the works to ensure access is maintained for pedestrians and cyclists.
For motorists the works will involve traffic management measures on Eastern Road to ensure both workers and motorist safety. This will include shoulder and slow land closures as well as speed restrictions at work sites.
Westlink is conscious of the impact of the works on both shared path users and motorists and will try to minimise any adverse effects. Our Primary concern is always safety of workers, the public and motorists. more+
10th January 2013
M4 Interchange Planned Shutdown
Sunday 3rd February 2013 - Full Closure of M7 North & South Bound Ramps to the M4 Motorway
Monday 4th February 2013 - Full Closure of M7 North & South Bound Ramps to the M4 Motorway
Tuesday 5th February 2013 - Full Closure of M4 East & West Bound Ramps to the M7 Motorway
Wednesday 6th February 2013 - Full Closure of M4 East & west Bound Ramps to the M7 Motorway
1st January 2013 - Toll Increase
Disclaimer: Our tolling calculator produces approximate values there may be a minor difference between toll calculated and actual toll charged.
3rd December 2012
Westlink will be undertaking planned maintenance of the M7 Motorway glass noise walls over the period December 2012 - July 2013 inclusive. The works will occur at night at several locations over the entire motorway as listed below. Work will take on average 5 nights at each location.
M7 over Woodstock Ave - Northbound
M7 over Florence St - Northbound
M7 over Simms Road - Northbound
M7 over Richmond Rail - Northbound
M7 over Caddies Creek (before Norwest Blvd) - Northbound
M7 over Lalor Creek (after Norwest Blvd) - Northbound
M7 Old Windsor Road - Northbound
M7 over Toongabbie Creek - Northbound
M7 over Toongabbie Creek - Southbound
M7 Old Windsor Road - Southbound
M7 over Lalor Creek (before Norwest Blvd) - Southbound
M7 over Caddies Creek (after Norwest Blvd)- Southbound
Sunnyholt Road, Off Ramp - Southbound
Sunnyhold Road, On Ramp - Southbound
M7 over Richmond Rail - Southbound
M7 over Richmond Road - Southbound
M7 over SimmsRoad - Southbound
M7 over Florence St - Southbound
Power St, On Ramp - Northbound
The Horsley Drive, On Ramp - Southbound
M7 Viaduct, over Hoxton Park - Southbound
Camden Valley Way - Southbound
M7 SB to M5 EB Off Ramp - Southbound
M7 NB On Ramp from M5 WB - Northbound
M7 over Maxwell's Creek - Northbound
M7 Viaduct, over Hoxton Park - Northbound
M7 over Cowpasture Road - Northbound
Westlink has engaged external consultants to assist with minimising any noise impacts on residents during the works.
Residents in close proximity to the above locations who may be affected will receive notification providing further detail of the proposed works and anticipated duration closer to the scheduled commencement at each location.
For motorists the works will involve traffic management measures to ensure both worker and motorist safety. This will include shoulder and slow lane closures as well as speed restrictions at work sites.
Westlink is conscious of the impact of the works on both residents and motorists and will try to minimise any adverse effects. Our Primary concern is always safety of workers, the public and motorists.
Travel Time Indication on Westlink M7 RTA Live Traffic Information for live traffic updates and traveller information. For more information on Westlink M7 Travel Time Indication click more+ Westlink M7 connects the west by providing an uninterrupted journey between the M2, M4 and M5 motorways. Westlink M7 by passes 48 sets of traffic lights - changing forever the way people travel around Western Sydney. Westlink M7 uses a distance based tolling system. All existing electronic tags are accepted. Looking for information about Westlink M7 more+ New fees apply From 1 July vehicle matching fees (now also referred to as ‘no tag fees'), will be charged for travel on Westlink M7 Hills M2 Lane Cove Tunnel Military Road E-Ramp Eastern Distributor M5 South West Motorway Also, each of the above roads will charge a fee to transfer tolls from a toll notice to your e-TAG account These fees only apply when using the toll roads without carrying an e-TAG, without an e-TAG correctly mounted, or if your account has insufficient funds at the time of travel. Click here for a table of fees. Tips on how to avoid fees Ensure your account remains in positive balance List vehicles on account before travel or up to 3 days after the first trip on any toll road Travel with an e-TAG correctly mounted If you are sharing an e-TAG between vehicles, install a holder in every vehicle Listen to the beeps - If there is no beep or more than one beep contact your tag provider Keep your contact details up to date To update your Roam Tolling account details click here How to Pay:Click here to Pay a Westlink M7 Toll Notice Westlink M7 is a fully electronic toll road with no toll booths. To Pay you need a tag or a pass. You can get a tag or a pass before you travel or up to 3 days after your first trip on Westlink M7. Visit www.roam.com.au or call 13 TOLL (13 8655) for a Roam e-TAG or e-PASS.
