TRAFFIC ALERT
15 DECEMBER
SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR CHRISTMAS
SHOPPERS AT FLEMINGTON MARKETS
An RTA spokesperson said special traffic arrangements have been put in place to
help shoppers heading to the Flemington Markets at Homebush this Saturday (19
December).
“Very heavy traffic is expected on Saturday as people stock up on Christmas
presents and food for Christmas.
“The RTA is advising that, where possible, shoppers use pubic transport to get to and
from the markets.
“For people who are planning to drive to the markets, there will be a number of road
closures in place to help keep traffic flowing,” the spokesperson said.
“The usual entrance to the markets for traffic northbound on Centenary Drive, which
is the loop road under Centenary Drive between Marlborough Road and Parramatta
Road, will be closed in both directions from 6.30am until 2pm when the markets
close.
“Flemington Road between Parramatta Road and the markets may be closed in both
directions, at police discretion, depending on traffic conditions.
“Austin Avenue between Marlborough Road and the markets will remain open, at
police discretion, depending on traffic volumes.
“The right turn bay from Parramatta Road to Flemington Road will be closed to
encourage drivers to use the Potts Street entrance.
“To get into the markets, motorists coming from the west on the M4 should take the
Silverwater Road exit then use Parramatta Road to enter the markets via
Hammersmith Road and Austin Avenue.
“The RTA will have special notices about the changes on electronic signs around the
markets so motorists will receive plenty of warning about road changes.
“Customers driving to the markets from the east on Parramatta Road should use the
Potts Street entrance.
“Customers travelling to the markets from the north on Homebush Bay Drive should
use the Kerrish Avenue entrance.
“Those travelling from the south on Centenary Drive should turn right into Parramatta
Road and then use the Potts Street entrance.
“Normal exiting arrangements will remain and pedestrian access will be unaffected.”
The spokesperson said people who are not going to the markets on Saturday should
avoid Homebush Bay Drive, Centenary Drive, Parramatta Road and Marlborough
Road.
For information about traffic conditions, motorists should
contact the RTA’s Traffic
Information Line on 132 701.
CONTACT:
RTA Media Unit 8588 5999
NEWS 
