Changed traffic conditions for 2019 Australia Day

Published on 20 December 2018

Due to the Australia Day Concert and Fireworks display there will be changed traffic conditions at Rooty Hill on Saturday 26 January, 2019. 

The Australia Day Concert will be held on Monday 26 January 2018 commencing at 4 pm with entry to the public via the Eastern Road gate permitted from 3.30 pm.  An opening in the median strip opposite the gate in Eastern Road will allow vehicle access onto the Rooty Hill.

Fireworks commence at 9.15 pm. Vehicle entry will not be permitted to the Rooty Hill after 8.30 pm.

Church Street will be closed from 10 am to all vehicles except local residents and vehicles with event passes. Vehicles parking on the Rooty Hill may exit via Church Street at the conclusion of the event.  

Pedestrians who cross Eastern Road before or after the event should do so at the traffic signals at Rooty Hill Road South or Blacktown International Sports Park.  Those needing to cross Rooty Hill Road South should use the traffic signals at Eastern Road or Evans Road.

Temporary NO STOPPING restrictions will be in place along both sides of Eastern Road (full-length), Rooty Hill Road South (between Cawarra Street and Eastern Road), Church Street (full-length) and along the southern section of Francis Road between Willis Street and Rooty Hill Road North on the day of the event. 

Parking will be available at the Rooty Hill. Should the parking at the Rooty Hill become full, additional overflow parking will be available at:

These car parks are accessible from Eastern Road.

From 8.30 pm motorists can expect delays in Eastern Road, Francis Road and in Rooty Hill Road South. 

Please watch for Traffic Control personnel or Police and be prepared to follow their instructions.