On behalf of Transport for NSW, UGL Regional Linx
(UGLRL) is upgrading the level crossing at Warne street, Wellington, between April and September 2026.
What work are we doing?
The level crossing at Warne Street, Wellington, is an active level crossing currently equipped with signage and flashing lights. To further improve safety, boom gates will be installed as a part of the upgrade.
The work will be completed in three stages.
Stage one will involve delivering track reconditioning, resurfacing, and upgrading the pedestrian maze between 13 April 2026 and 1 May 2026. During this work, a 1.4-kilometre detour will be in place via Warne Street, Percy Street, Gisborne Street and Simpson Street with an extended journey time of about two minutes. A map of the detour is available over the page.
Stage two will involve preparation work for the installation of the boom gates, between June 2026 and September 2026.
Stage three will commission and activate the new lights, booms, and pedestrian signals during a possession in September 2026.
The community will be notified ahead of any work.
When and where will we be working?
We'll carry out this important work at Warne Street, Wellington, from 13 April 2026 to 1 May 2026, between 7 am and 5 pm. This will include some weekend work and one continuous shift from 10 pm on 21 April to 10 pm on 26 April 2026.
A map of the work location is available over the page.
What will this mean for you?
UGLRL is committed to minimising the impact of work on the local community. During the work, you will notice:
• temporary closure of Warne Street, with a 1.4-kilometre detour and an extended journey time of two minutes • continuous 24-hour work from 10 pm on 21 April to 10 pm on 26 April 2026.
• increased vehicle movements in the area
• some noise from machinery
• lighting during night work between 21 April and 26 April.
Managing our impacts UGLRL will take all necessary steps to minimise community and environmental impacts. This includes, but is not limited to:
• turning off machinery when not in use
• instructing workers to keep noise to a minimum
• servicing machinery to reduce noise and environmental impact
• lighting will be pointed down towards the work site and away from residents.
Why we are doing this work
The Australian and NSW governments are jointly funding the upgrade of the Warne Street level crossing through the Australian Government's Regional Level Crossing Upgrade Fund (RLCUF) and the NSW Level Crossing Improvement Program (LCIP). Together, these programs will upgrade twenty-three high-priority level crossings in regional areas with high-intensity LED lights, bells, and retro-reflective boom gates to improve safety and reduce the risk of collisions and near hits.