Wake Up Sydney

Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket brings you the latest weather, traffic and train updates for Friday, 25 September 2026, helping you start the day across Sydney informed and ready.

It’s a warm, partly cloudy morning across the Harbour City, with the Sydney CBD starting at 16.4°C and heading for a top of 25°C. Parramatta is warming up to 29°C, while Bondi is set for a pleasant 25°C. Looking ahead, Saturday turns up the heat, with 30°C forecast for Sydney, 34°C for Parramatta and 29°C at Bondi.

On the roads, commuters should allow extra time, with delays caused by a truck breakdown on the Hume Highway at Parramatta Road in Ashfield, a car breakdown on Epping Road at Macquarie Park, road damage from an earlier oil spill on Woodville Road at Chester Hill, and a two-car crash on Forest Road at Boundary Road in Peakhurst.

Across the train network, most services are running as normal, but there are a couple of key updates for commuters. Merrylands Station’s footbridge will be closed for upgrade works from 4am Saturday 26 September until 8pm Sunday 27 September, with pedestrians directed to use the underpass. At Redfern, a police operation has closed parts of Gibbons and Regent Streets, which may impact walking routes and bus connections, including routes 306, 308, 309, 310 and 392.

In this episode, Johnny Rocket wraps up everything you need to know for a busy Friday in Sydney — from sunshine and rising temperatures to road delays and minor public transport disruptions — before the city heads into a hot weekend.

Wake Up Sydney – Thursday, 24 September 2026

Sydney starts the day cooler but brighter, with the drizzle easing and patches of blue sky returning across the city. In the CBD, it’s around 14°C with a forecast top of 24°C, while Parramatta begins at 16.1°C on the way to 25°C. Over in Bondi, it’s sitting at 14°C, heading for 22°C, with cloud expected to clear as the day goes on.

Umbrellas can probably stay at home today, and after a grey stretch, sunglasses may finally be useful again. It’s shaping up to be a comfortable Thursday across Sydney, especially once the morning coolness lifts.

On the roads, drivers heading west should watch for delays on the M4 Motorway westbound at Greystanes Road, where a truck breakdown has closed lane one of three. Transport for NSW and a heavy vehicle tow truck are on site, so slow down, take care, and allow some extra travel time through the area.

For public transport users, it’s good news: Sydney Trains and the Metro are running normally, with no reported incidents or disruptions. A smooth and steady commute is on the cards for train and Metro passengers across the network.

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

Wake Up Sydney gets your Wednesday moving as Johnny Rocket brings you the essential weather, traffic and train updates for 23 September 2026.

Sydney is waking to a cool, grey and showery morning, with showers possible across the metro area. The CBD starts at 15.3°C and is heading for a top of 22°C, Parramatta begins at 15.9°C with a forecast high of 21°C, while Bondi sits around 15.3°C and should reach 20°C.

On the roads, the major traffic issue is at Strathfield South, where Punchbowl Road is closed in both directions near Victory Avenue following a crash that brought down power lines. Emergency services, utility crews and tow trucks are on site, and drivers are being urged to avoid the area. Use Liverpool Road, the Hume Highway or Canterbury Road as alternatives.

For train commuters, Sydney Trains has overnight maintenance affecting services between Newcastle Interchange and Hornsby, with buses replacing most trains from 8:30pm to 4am on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. T9 Northern Line services between Hornsby and Central are running to a changed timetable, and the 2:38am Wyong to Central service will instead start from Gosford at 3:15am, running around 15 minutes late.

Replacement buses at Hornsby are departing from Stand C at the bus interchange, with marshals available to help passengers. The good news: the rest of the Sydney Trains network is running normally.

Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket gets you set for Tuesday, 22 September 2026, with a cool, grey and drizzly start across Sydney.

Weather: It’s shaping up to be a cool, wet day with showers increasing across the city. The Sydney CBD is sitting around 16°C and heading for a top of 19°C, Parramatta starts near 14°C with a top of 18°C, and Bondi is around 16°C, also reaching 18°C. Don’t forget the umbrella, wear a few layers, and go for closed-in shoes if you’re heading out.

Traffic: Drivers in the south should watch for delays at Engadine, where a car breakdown is affecting Heathcote Road approaching the Princes Highway. Eastbound traffic is impacted, with lane two of three closed. Emergency services and Transport for NSW are on site, so slow down, merge carefully and allow extra time.

Trains: The Central Coast and Newcastle Line is facing significant delays due to vandalism at Dora Creek. Passengers should allow an extra 10 to 15 minutes, with trains possibly stopping longer than usual and stopping patterns changing at short notice. Repair crews are working on the issue, and commuters are urged to check transport apps and listen for station announcements. The rest of the Sydney train network is reported to be running normally.

Tune in to Wake Up Sydney for your quick morning update on the weather, roads and rail before you head out the door.

Wake Up Sydney kicks off Monday, 21 September 2026, with Johnny Rocket bringing you the latest on Sydney’s weather, roads, and public transport.

It’s a mild start across the city, with a warm and slightly unsettled day ahead. The Sydney CBD is sitting around 21.9°C on the way to 28°C, Parramatta starts at 19.1°C with a top of 29°C, while Bondi is already a warmer 25.3°C, heading for 26°C. A shower or two is possible, and Bondi is expected to become windy later, so keep an umbrella or light jacket handy.

On the roads, commuters should watch for two breakdowns causing lane closures. At St Peters, a truck breakdown is affecting the M8 Motorway westbound on-ramp from Campbell Road, with lane two of two closed. At Roseville Chase, a car breakdown on Warringah Road northbound just past Roseville Bridge has closed lane one of three. Drivers are urged to slow down, merge safely, and allow extra time.

There’s better news for public transport users, with Sydney Trains and Metro operating normally and no incidents reported. Johnny calls it the ideal Monday morning commute: tap on, sit down, and enjoy the ride.