Wake Up Sydney

Wake Up Sydney: Spring Sunshine, Busy Roads & Smooth Trains

On today’s episode of Wake Up Sydney, Johnny Rocket welcomes the first day of spring with a bright and sunny Tuesday forecast across Sydney. The CBD starts at 11.4°C and is heading for a pleasant top of 25°C, Parramatta begins at 9°C with a warm 27°C ahead, while Bondi is already sitting at 15.8°C and expected to reach 23°C.

It’s a clear, blue-sky day across the city, and Johnny reminds listeners that with UV levels rising, it’s time to bring the sunscreen back into the daily routine.

On the roads, traffic is building in several trouble spots. The M4 at Holroyd is experiencing heavy eastbound delays after a two-car crash near Church Street closed lane four of four. In the M4 tunnel at Croydon near Royce Avenue, a cleared three-car crash is still causing heavy eastbound traffic. At Cammeray, a bus and car crash on Miller Street at Ernest Street is affecting traffic in all directions, with emergency services on scene.

Drivers heading towards Sydney Olympic Park are also advised to allow extra travel time due to events at the Showground.

For commuters using public transport, there’s good news to start spring: Sydney Trains and Metro are running normally, with no reported incidents or disruptions across the network.

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

Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket is here to brighten your Monday morning as Sydney steps into the final day of winter on 31 August 2026. Today’s update brings you the latest on the city’s weather, traffic and trains, helping you plan your commute and start the day with confidence.

Sydney is waking to a cool but pleasant morning, with clouds expected to clear through the day. The CBD is sitting around 10.5°C before climbing to a top of 21°C, while Parramatta starts at 8.8°C and heads for a mostly sunny 23°C. Over at Bondi, it’s beginning at 12.5°C, with a top of 20°C as conditions brighten. Don’t forget the sunscreen around the middle of the day, with UV levels reaching moderate.

On the roads, Johnny has two key incidents to keep in mind. At Kurrajong Heights, a truck breakdown on Bells Line of Road near Pinedale Place is impacting both directions, with alternating stop-slow traffic control in place. Meanwhile, at Kings Langley, a two-car crash on Sunnyholt Road just past Vardys Road has closed one northbound lane, with emergency services attending the scene.

For train travellers, it’s a relatively smooth start to the week, with no major disruptions reported across the Sydney network. Passengers are advised to take extra care at stations including Bexley North, Kingsgrove and Lisarow, where some platform-edge warning tactiles are missing while repairs are organised.

All in all, it’s a crisp, clearing and cautiously optimistic Monday across Sydney — trains are running well, the weather is improving, and there are just a couple of road delays to factor into your morning commute. Tune in to Wake Up Sydney for the essentials before you head out the door.

Wake Up Sydney brings you the latest on weather, traffic and trains for Sydney this late-August Sunday.

Expect a mostly sunny day across Sydney, with the CBD starting at 10.2°C and climbing to 21°C. Parramatta warms from 8.9°C to a top of 22°C as cloud clears, while Bondi is set to reach 19°C.

On the roads, conditions are mostly incident-free, but the TCS Sydney Marathon is the major travel factor today, with more than 40,000 runners finishing at the Opera House. Expect major closures around Moore Park, Centennial Park, Surry Hills and the eastern CBD. Centennial Park roads and vehicle gates are closed all day, while Driver Avenue and Anzac Parade are closed from about 5am to 3:30pm. Public transport is strongly recommended.

For train passengers, check before you travel due to ongoing trackwork. T1 Western and Richmond Line services are running to changed timetables, Inner West trains are not running, and T1/T9 services are making extra stops between Lidcombe and Central. Leppington services are running via Regents Park to Lidcombe, with changes needed for onward travel.

There are also Blue Mountains Line changes, with buses replacing trains between Mount Victoria and Lithgow from 11am to 1:30pm. All Helensburgh and Otford trains leave from platform one until 1:40pm. Metro services are running between Chatswood and the city as an alternative.

Stay informed, plan ahead, and start your Sunday with Wake Up Sydney.

Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket brings you the latest weather, traffic and transport update for Saturday, 29 August 2026.

Sydney is waking to a pleasant partly cloudy late-winter day. The CBD starts at 11.5°C and is heading for a top of 19°C, Parramatta begins at 10.1°C with a high of 20°C, while Bondi is sitting at 13.9°C and expected to reach 17°C.

On the roads, conditions are looking excellent with no current incidents reported. Drivers heading into the city should take care around Macquarie Street, Circular Quay and the Opera House, where closures and extra pedestrian activity are expected for the TCS Sydney Mini Marathon between 7am and 10am.

Public transport is the key watchpoint this weekend, with major Sydney Trains trackwork affecting multiple lines. Changed services, replacement buses or altered timetables are in place across the T1 Western, T1 North Shore, T9 Northern, Central Coast and Newcastle, Blue Mountains and Inner West lines.

Before heading out, listeners are urged to check transport apps, allow extra travel time, and use Metro services where possible. Stay informed and start your Saturday smoothly with Wake Up Sydney.

Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket gets your Friday, 28 August 2026 started with the latest on Sydney weather, traffic and trains.

It’s a sunny finish to the week across the Harbour City, with the CBD starting at 10.5°C and heading for a mostly sunny top of 20°C. Parramatta is sitting at 9.4°C on the way to 21°C, while Bondi is waking up at 12.2°C with sunshine and a high of 19°C. Saturday is also shaping up nicely, partly cloudy with tops around 19–20°C.

On the roads, the key traffic issue is in Pymble, where a crash on Ryde Road approaching the Pacific Highway has closed the eastbound off-ramp. Delays are building, with light vehicles advised to continue on Ryde Road to Mona Vale Road, then use Telegraph Road back to the Pacific Highway. Emergency services and Transport for NSW are on site, so allow extra travel time.

For public transport commuters, it’s good news: Sydney Trains and Metro services are operating normally, with no incidents reported and a smooth Friday morning run across the network.

Tune in to Wake Up Sydney for your quick, local morning update on the weather, roads and public transport across Sydney.