Temporary Road Closures

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Temporary Road Closure Information

Nelson Road Box Hill

Residents and commuters are advised that Nelson Road, Box Hill, will be temporarily closed between Box Road and The Water Lane from 19 January 2026 for approximately six to seven weeks (weather permitting) to allow for a major upgrade.

The upgrade aims to deliver a safer and more modern roadway to one of Box Hill’s busiest roads.

Planned works include:

• Road widening and elevation
• Construction of a new roundabout at Box Road and Nelson Road
• Relocation of service utilities
• Installation of stormwater drainage infrastructure

A detour will operate throughout the closure, redirecting motorists via Box Road, Grandhill Parkway, and The Water Lane. Access to Palazzo View will remain available via the detour route.

Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) over 10 tonnes will be required to detour via Annangrove Road or Terry Road. This does not apply to vehicles which have a destination only accessible via Nelson Road.

Detour Map (closure location in green)

Traffic controllers will be on-site to assist motorists and ensure the safety of all road users.

Works have been scheduled during the school holiday period, when traffic volumes are at their lowest, to allow the upgrade to be completed safely, efficiently, and as quickly as possible, minimising disruption to residents.

These works are part of a significant infrastructure investment to support the rapidly growing Box Hill community.

Council urges motorists to drive with care and follow all signage and directions from traffic controllers.

Norwest Boulevard - Elizabeth Macarthur Drive to Westwood Way

Please be advised that Norwest Boulevard will be closed from Elizabeth Macarthur Drive to Westwood Way in both directions for approximately 1 hour from 8:45pm to allow for pedestrians to safely leave Council’s Fun at the Farm Australia Day event.

If you are attending and driving to the event, during the road closure, cars will only be able to exit Bella Vista Farm car park from Westwood Way and by turning right onto Norwest Boulevard. 

Above: Map showing the temporary road closure.

COUNCIL HAS A RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESIDENTIAL ROADS WITHIN THE SHIRE

The State Government's Transport for NSW maintains major roads including:

• Windsor Road
• Old Windsor Road
• Old Northern Road
• Showground Road
• Pennant Street
• Terminus Street
• Castle Hill Road
• Wisemans Ferry Road
• Memorial Avenue
• Norwest Boulevard

Visit the TfNSW Road Network Classifications map.

It is Transport for NSW's (TfNSW) responsibility to maintain and improve these roads such as installing clearways along Old Northern Road in front of Castle Towers and Old Northern Road just north of the Seven Hills Road/Windsor Road intersection.

The State Government has stated that competing priorities in funding for other State road projects across the metropolitan area means that some road projects within the Shire, such as the ones mentioned above, are unable to be funded at the present time.

Residents can assist the process by raising TfNSW road issues with their Local Member of Parliament.

Traffic concerns are often raised by residents and the business community. Generally, people ask about the future of arterial roads like Showground Road, Windsor Road, and Norwest Boulevard.

A key priority of Council’s community strategy is to improve road and traffic facilities to make using our roads safer and more efficient. Council has a number of plans proposed and these form the traffic and transport blueprint. 

Traffic and Transport Blueprint for Key Projects(PDF, 221KB)