Transport infrastructure along the existing bridge and road corridor between North Richmond and Richmond is insufficient to meet existing local demand, and support the planned growth of local communities. The bridge provides a vital crossing of the Hawkesbury River, however in its current form, is vulnerable to flooding closures. 

The project aims to reduce congestion and improve flood resilience by constructing a new bridge, upgrading key intersections, and providing a bypass of Richmond. The existing bridge will remain in its current form and be utilised as an active transport connection. 

The project has a total estimated cost of $500 million and is being jointly funded 80:20 by the Australian and NSW governments. The Australian Government has committed $400m to the project.