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Wake Up Sydney: Weather, Traffic and Trains Update – Saturday, 1 August 2026

Start your Saturday with Wake Up Sydney as we bring you the latest weather, traffic and public transport updates from across Sydney.

It’s a cool and damp winter morning, with showers expected across the CBD, Parramatta and Bondi. Temperatures are set to stay mild but chilly, with tops around 16–17°C, so keep your umbrella handy if you’re heading out.

On the roads, drivers are being warned of major delays at Eastern Creek after a multi-vehicle crash on the M4 westbound at the Wallgrove Road on-ramp. Lanes one and three are closed, leaving only one lane open, so allow extra travel time or consider an alternate route.

For train passengers, extensive planned weekend trackwork is affecting services across the Sydney Trains network. Some services are running to changed timetables with reduced frequency, Liverpool trains are only operating to Lidcombe, and Inner West services are limited between Ashfield and the City Circle.

Extra stops are in place on parts of the Leppington and T1 Western lines, while platform and stopping changes are affecting areas around Hawkesbury River, Cowan and Berowra, with replacement buses operating in some sections. T4 services are also altered around Hurstville and Sutherland.

The Sydney Metro is currently running without reported incidents. Before you travel, check the latest updates, plan ahead, allow extra time, and stay dry out there, Sydney.

Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket starts Friday, 31 July 2026, with a crisp but bright winter morning across the city.

In today’s update, Johnny covers Sydney’s weather outlook, with the CBD beginning at 7.3°C and heading for a mostly sunny top of 18°C. Parramatta starts even colder at 4.5°C before warming to a sunny 18°C, while Bondi sits at 9.4°C with a top of 16°C. Looking ahead, Saturday may bring a shower or two, so weekend planners should keep an umbrella handy.

On the roads, there are several disruptions to watch. A truck breakdown is affecting the M1 Pacific Motorway southbound off-ramp to the Pacific Highway at Cowan. In Dulwich Hill, emergency services are responding to a car and motorcycle crash on Old Canterbury Road at Hurlstone Avenue. Meanwhile, at Len Waters Estate, a three-vehicle crash on Cowpasture Road approaching Airfield Drive is causing heavy westbound delays, with one lane closed.

For public transport users, it’s good news: Sydney Trains and Metro are running normally, with no reported incidents across the network. That marks a sixth straight day of smooth service for commuters.

Johnny wraps up the morning by encouraging Sydneysiders to allow extra travel time where needed, enjoy the winter sunshine, and head into the weekend with kindness and patience.

Wake Up Sydney brings you the latest weather, traffic and train updates for Thursday 30 July 2026, as the city wakes to a bright and sunny winter morning.

Across Sydney, it’s a crisp start with clear skies ahead. The CBD begins at 9.1°C and is heading for a top of 17°C, Parramatta starts at 6.4°C with a forecast high of 17°C, while Bondi is sitting at 11.1°C and expected to reach 16°C.

On the roads, traffic is mainly impacted across Sydney’s north, with multiple truck issues reported. Drivers should watch for a breakdown on the M1 Pacific Motorway southbound at Berowra, another in the northbound breakdown lane of NorthConnex near Thornleigh, and a truck issue on the Pacific Highway southbound at Roseville.

There’s also a fresh car crash at Galston Road and Fifth Avenue in Galston, affecting both directions. Emergency services are on site, so motorists are urged to slow down, take care and allow extra travel time.

For public transport commuters, it’s good news: Sydney Trains and Metro are running normally, with no incidents reported across the network for the fifth day in a row.

Tune in to Wake Up Sydney for your essential morning snapshot of the city before you head out the door.

Wake Up Sydney is here for Wednesday, 29 July 2026, with Johnny Rocket bringing you a crisp and mostly sunny winter morning update across Sydney.

Today’s weather is looking bright, with the Sydney CBD starting at 12.4°C and heading for a top of 18°C. Parramatta begins at 11.6°C with a forecast high of 18°C, while Bondi stays sunny with a top of 17°C.

On the roads, traffic is mostly moving well, but drivers on the M4 eastbound at Merrylands should take care due to a car breakdown just past the Coleman Street overpass. Lane one of four is closed, speeds are reduced to 40 km/h, and motorists are encouraged to merge early and allow extra travel time.

For public transport, it’s another smooth morning, with Sydney Trains and Metro running normally and no incidents reported across the network — marking a third straight day of reliable service.

Tune in to Wake Up Sydney for your essential morning snapshot of weather, traffic and trains across Sydney.

Wake Up Sydney is back for Tuesday, 28 July 2026, with Johnny Rocket bringing you a bright and crisp winter morning update across Sydney.

Today’s weather is clear, sunny and cool, with the CBD starting at 9.1°C and heading for a top of 21°C. Parramatta is waking up to a chilly 6.6°C before warming to 21°C, while Bondi begins at 11.5°C and is set to reach 20°C by the coast.

On the roads, drivers should watch for delays at Killarney Heights, where a truck crash on Warringah Road approaching Roseville Bridge has closed two southbound lanes. There are also delays at Sans Souci, with a broken-down bus affecting northbound traffic on Rocky Point Road near Wellington Street.

For commuters, there’s good news on public transport: Sydney Trains and Metro are running normally, with no incidents reported for the second working day in a row.

It’s shaping up to be a sunny, cool and mostly smooth Tuesday across Sydney, aside from a couple of road trouble spots to keep on your radar.