Edmondson Street bridge closure date announced
The Edmondson Street bridge in Wagga Wagga will be temporarily closed on Saturday 22 November to begin a trial of traffic mitigation measures aimed at minimising disruption for local road users during the construction of the new bridge.
October 2, 2025
Edmondson Street Bridge visualisation, Wagga Wagga
Key stakeholders including state and local government authorities have expressed their support for the trial closure of the bridge once final regulatory approvals are granted.
If the trial is successful and Wagga Wagga City Council gives its approval, then the Edmondson Street bridge will remain closed for approximately eighteen months for Inland Rail to build the new bridge.
The new bridge will be built to modern safety standards, deliver great benefits to the Wagga Wagga community, and improve the current restrictions for both pedestrians and road users.
Construction of the new bridge will also create jobs and support local businesses, with Inland Rail already employing 229 locals and spending nearly $20 million with over 160 local businesses on the construction of the Albury to Parkes section of Inland Rail.
Throughout the trial, a Temporary Traffic Monitoring Centre (TTMC) will be established with representatives from Inland Rail, Martinus Rail, Wagga Wagga City Council, Transport for New South Wales, and local emergency services to actively monitor and adjust traffic mitigation measures where necessary.
In preparation for the trial, adjustments to the local road network will be made throughout October and November.
One of the first changes the community will see will be trailer-mounted field cameras placed in key locations to collect real-time travel data on key routes, helping Inland Rail understand impacts once Edmondson Street bridge is closed.
Temporary changes to school bus routes and timetables will also be implemented, with Inland Rail working closely with local bus operators and Transport for NSW to finalise the arrangements. Individual meetings with schools have been scheduled from the beginning of school term four to ensure they are well-prepared for the upcoming changes.
School buses will start using the new routes from Monday 10 November to ensure that students and schools can adjust to these changes prior to the trial bridge closure.
In addition, community members will also be able to attend information sessions. Details of these sessions will be available on the Inland Rail website over coming weeks.
Pedestrian access will remain open at Wagga Wagga Station (Mothers Bridge) and Cassidy Street footbridges throughout the trial and construction period to maintain community connectivity.
During the trial period and construction periods, Wagga Wagga residents can ask questions or provide their feedback on the traffic mitigation measures by calling the community hotline on 1800 732 761.
For up-to-date information on detours, traffic changes, and bus timetable adjustments, visit the Inland Rail website. This page will be regularly updated as the trial closure approaches.
James Kennedy, Inland Rail Delivery Director, Albury to Parkes, said:
“We understand the traffic changes around Edmondson Street will cause some disruption over the eighteen-month planned closure period. These plans have been carefully reviewed to prioritise safety and reduce congestion wherever possible.
“Bridge works over the railway lines can only occur during track possessions, when trains are not running. These track possessions only occur several times a year and restrict when these activities can take place.
“We encourage the community to plan ahead and consider travel plans including alternate travel routes and times prior to the closure. This will help spread out any traffic congestion across the existing road network.
“We’ll continue to keep the community informed as we move closer to the trial closure, and we’d like to thank the community for their patience and cooperation.”
