Wake Up Sydney

Wake Up Sydney is your bright start to Sunday, 20 September 2026, as Johnny Rocket brings you the latest on weather, traffic and trains across Sydney.

It’s shaping up to be a warm and sunny day, with the Sydney CBD starting at 16.1°C and heading for a top of 28°C. Parramatta is set to climb from 13.8°C to a hot 33°C, while Bondi begins at 18.3°C and also reaches 28°C. Don’t forget the sunscreen, hat and water if you’re heading outdoors.

On the roads, drivers should watch for delays at Dural, where a van crash on New Line Road near Jenner Road has both directions affected with alternating stop-slow traffic. At Kingswood, a damaged safety fence on the M4 Motorway near the Kent Road overpass is causing reduced speeds in both directions. Major CBD and Sydney Harbour Bridge closures are also expected from around 10am due to the Sydney Marathon.

For public transport, weekend trackwork is affecting several lines. The T1 Western Line is running to changed timetables and stopping patterns, while T1 North Shore Line trains are replaced by buses between Hornsby and Milsons Point. The T9 Northern Line is also operating with changes, and extra Sydney Metro services are running between Tallawong and Sydenham.

Before you travel, check your transport apps, allow extra time, and stay with Wake Up Sydney for the latest updates to help you move around the city with confidence.

Wake Up Sydney brings you the Saturday 19 September 2026 update, with a bright and sunny start across the city and warm spring weather setting up a great day outdoors. Sydney CBD is heading for 28°C, Parramatta for 30°C, and Bondi for 27°C — ideal beach and park conditions, but don’t forget sunscreen, a hat and plenty of water.

On the roads, drivers should watch for delays at Ingleside, where a two-vehicle crash on Mona Vale Road at Manor Road is affecting traffic in all directions. Emergency services and a tow truck are on scene, so slow down, take care and follow directions.

For public transport, major weekend trackwork is impacting several lines. The T1 Western Line is running to a changed timetable and stopping pattern, the T1 North Shore Line has buses replacing trains between Hornsby and Milsons Point, and T9 Northern Line services are altered. Sydney Metro is running extra services between Tallawong and Sydenham to help passengers get around.

Also, rear carriages on Tangara trains are closed for security measures, so passengers should use another carriage, check transport apps before travelling and allow extra time. Tune in to Wake Up Sydney for your essential weather, traffic and train updates across Sydney.

Wake Up Sydney brings you your Friday morning update for 18 September 2026, with a bright and sunny start across Sydney. The CBD is waking up at 10.4°C and heading for a top of 23°C, while Parramatta warms from 9°C to 27°C and Bondi enjoys clear skies from 12°C to 22°C. Looking ahead, Saturday is set to be even warmer, with sunshine and tops of 28°C in the city, 30°C in the west, and 27°C at Bondi.

On the roads, Sydney drivers are advised to take care this morning. A car breakdown on the M4 Motorway at Hill Road, Lidcombe has closed lane one of four westbound. In Londonderry, George Street at Blacktown Road is closed northbound following a serious crash involving a truck and motorcycle, with emergency services on scene. Motorists should avoid the area and choose an alternative route where possible.

For train passengers, urgent signal repairs at Minto on the Airport and South Line have now been completed. Services are returning to normal, but commuters should still allow extra travel time and check transport apps and station screens before travelling.

Tune in to Wake Up Sydney for the latest on Sydney weather, traffic and trains to help you start the day informed and prepared.

Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket starts Thursday 17 September 2026 with a crisp, partly cloudy morning across Sydney. The CBD is sitting around 10.3°C on the way to 19°C, Parramatta is at 10.6°C also heading for 19°C, while Bondi is a touch cooler, starting at 10.9°C with a top of 17°C. It may be spring, but it feels a little like autumn, so keep that jacket close.

On the roads, Sydney drivers are facing a run of truck breakdowns causing delays and lane closures. Trouble spots include Briens Road near the Cumberland Highway at Northmead, the M1 Pacific Motorway northbound at Mount Colah, the M7 southbound at The Horsley Drive in Horsley Park, and the M4 eastbound approaching Church Street at Holroyd. Johnny urges motorists to slow down, merge safely and allow extra time for the morning commute.

There is brighter news for public transport users, with Sydney Trains and Metro running normally for the fourth day in a row. Johnny celebrates the “glorious streak” for the rail network, giving commuters a smooth start on trains and metro services across the city.

Wake Up Sydney: Weather, Traffic and Trains – Wednesday 16 September 2026

Good morning, Sydney. Today’s update brings a chilly, windy and partly cloudy start across the city, with the CBD and Parramatta sitting around 11.3°C and heading for tops of 17°C. Bondi is a touch warmer early at 12.1°C, but only expected to reach 16°C, so it’s definitely a jacket-and-scarf kind of day.

On the roads, drivers should take care at Mascot following a cleared two-car crash on General Holmes Drive northbound near Foreshore Road, where merging is still required. The bigger concern is at Milperra, with a multi-vehicle crash on the M5 Motorway eastbound just past Henry Lawson Drive closing two of three lanes and causing heavy traffic. Allow extra travel time and merge safely.

For public transport commuters, there’s good news: Sydney Trains and Metro services are running normally, with no reported incidents or disruptions. It’s another smooth morning across the rail network.

Stay warm, plan ahead, and travel safely with Wake Up Sydney.

Wake Up Sydney brings you the essential Tuesday morning update for 15 September 2026, covering the latest weather, traffic and train conditions across Sydney.

Today is looking mostly sunny and mild, with the chance of a late shower. The CBD is set to reach 24°C, Parramatta 26°C, and Bondi 22°C — so it may be worth packing a small umbrella for the commute home.

On the roads, Henry Lawson Drive at East Hills is closed in both directions between Harcourt Avenue and Monash Avenue following a crash, with diversions in place. In Greenacre, a breakdown is blocking one northbound lane on Stacey Street at the Hume Highway, causing delays, while traffic remains heavy on the M7 northbound at Eastern Creek after an earlier multi-vehicle crash was cleared.

For public transport, there’s positive news: Sydney Trains and Metro services are operating normally, with no reported incidents or timetable changes.

Tune in to Wake Up Sydney for a quick, clear start to your day across weather, roads and rail.

Wake Up Sydney – Monday 14 September 2026

Johnny Rocket gets your Monday moving with the latest on Sydney weather, traffic and trains. It’s a mild and partly cloudy start across the city, with the CBD sitting around 13.9°C and warming up to 26°C. Parramatta begins the day at 12.8°C on the way to 27°C, while Bondi is starting at 15.8°C with a top of 25°C.

On the roads, the main issue is at Rozelle, where a bus breakdown on Victoria Road at Hancock Street has closed one of three outbound lanes. If you’re heading west, take it easy, merge carefully and allow a little extra travel time through the area.

For commuters on public transport, there’s good news to start the week: Sydney Trains and Metro are operating normally, with no reported incidents, replacement buses or changed timetables following the weekend’s trackwork.

Tune in to Wake Up Sydney for your quick morning update on the weather, roads and rail network across Sydney.

Wake Up Sydney: Weather, Traffic and Trains

Johnny Rocket kicked off Sunday, 13 September 2026 on Wake Up Sydney with a bright and sunny outlook across the city. Sydney is in for a warm, beautiful day, with the CBD starting at 13.2°C and heading for a top of 23°C. Parramatta is warming up from 12.5°C to 26°C, while Bondi begins at 15°C and reaches a pleasant 22°C. It’s a perfect day for outdoor plans, so don’t forget the sunscreen and sunglasses.

On the roads, it’s smooth sailing across Sydney this Sunday morning. There are no major incidents, breakdowns or delays reported, making conditions ideal for an easy drive around town.

The biggest travel warning is for public transport, with major weekend trackwork affecting several train and metro services. Central Coast and Newcastle trains are mostly running only to Strathfield, buses are replacing trains between Macarthur and East Hills and between Leppington and Liverpool, and Blue Mountains services are running only to Blacktown. Sydney Metro is also heavily impacted, with no services between Tallawong and Sydenham and replacement buses running between Tallawong and Chatswood only.

Before heading out, listeners are encouraged to check their transport apps and allow extra travel time. Tune in to Wake Up Sydney for your latest weather, traffic and train updates across Sydney.

Wake Up Sydney – Saturday 12 September 2026

It’s a smoky, hazy start across Sydney this morning, but clearer skies are on the way. The city is set for a sunny and mild afternoon, with the CBD warming from around 11°C to 21°C, Parramatta heading from 10°C to 23°C, and Bondi rising from 13°C to 20°C. Keep the sunnies handy by lunchtime, with a warmer feel expected into the early afternoon.

On the roads, Parramatta Road is causing delays in both directions. At Homebush, a three-vehicle crash near Potts Street has closed two eastbound lanes, with emergency services on scene. At Auburn, a car breakdown approaching Silverwater Road has closed one westbound lane, with crews and a tow truck attending. Drivers should allow extra travel time and take care when merging.

Public transport is heavily impacted by weekend trackwork, with replacement buses running across parts of the South Coast, T4, Cronulla, Macarthur–East Hills, Leppington–Liverpool, Blue Mountains, and Central Coast/Newcastle lines. Several services are operating to changed timetables, and some Sydney Trains services are reduced to 30-minute frequencies this morning.

Light rail passengers should also plan ahead, with L2 Randwick and L3 Kingsford services limited due to a technical issue. Information displays and announcements are not operating, so check transport apps before heading out.

Before you travel today, leave early, check the latest updates, and plan for delays across Sydney’s roads and public transport network.

Wake Up Sydney brings you the latest weather, traffic and trains update for Friday, 11 September 2026, helping you start the day across Sydney with everything you need to know.

Sydney is waking to a mild and partly cloudy day. The CBD begins at around 12°C and is heading for a top of 20°C, while Parramatta starts near 11.5°C before also reaching 20°C. Over by the coast, Bondi is sitting at 13°C with a cooler top of 18°C. Looking ahead, Saturday is set to be warmer and clearer, particularly in western Sydney, with Parramatta forecast to climb to 23°C.

On the roads, the main delays are in western Sydney. At Prospect, a pedestrian hazard on the Great Western Highway at Prospect Highway has closed one of three westbound lanes, with emergency services and Transport for NSW crews on site. At Holroyd, a car breakdown is affecting the M4 Motorway eastbound off-ramp to Church Street, while another breakdown at Erskine Park is blocking lane one of two on Mamre Road southbound near Erskine Park Road. Motorists are urged to allow extra time and take care around emergency and road crews.

For commuters, it is good news across the public transport network, with Sydney Trains and Metro running normally and no reported delays or incidents. It is shaping up as another smooth day for train and metro passengers across the city.

Plus, Wake Up Sydney looks ahead to a busy Friday night, with the Rabbitohs vs Knights NRL elimination final at Allianz Stadium, the Sydney Sake Festival at The Rocks, and plenty of concerts, theatre, live music and late-night events happening across Sydney.