Wynne Avenue shut for nine months as bridge build begins

Wynne Avenue in Burwood will remain closed to vehicles until early 2027, with the shutdown having commenced on 8 April to allow safe construction of a new rail bridge that will connect the $2.5 billion Burwood Place precinct to the station.

The closure affects the section between Railway Parade and the traffic lights at Emerald Square, Burwood Plaza and Burwood Grand. Pedestrian access remains open, but drivers must follow signposted detours. Burwood Council expects the works to last approximately nine months from the start date.

Holdmark Property Group is building the Eleventh Road bridge directly over the rail corridor as part of the larger Burwood Place development, which broke ground in August 2025. The bridge will eventually carry vehicles and pedestrians, but the current construction phase requires the road to be blocked while heavy lifting and structural work takes place.

Northbound traffic is being diverted via Darent Avenue and Conway Gardens. Additional signage has been installed to guide drivers around the closure.

For anyone heading to the retail strip at Emerald Square or Burwood Plaza, the most important detail is that walking paths remain unaffected. Shoppers and residents approaching on foot from Wynne Avenue will still be able to reach the shops and station. Commuters who normally drive through the area should factor extra time into their trips or switch to a Park&8217;n&8217;Ride further out.

The Burwood Place project will deliver 1,041 apartments, a town square, urban park, hawkers market and A-grade office space across a transit-oriented precinct. The council&8217;s advice to residents is to check for updated detour arrangements as construction progresses, because traffic management plans can shift during such a long build.

When the Eleventh Road bridge opens, it will form a direct connection from the new development to Burwood station, completing a missing link that has been part of the masterplan since approval.