The following advice has been prepared in order to provide you and your fellow commuters with a smoother journey to work. We understand that this advice may not be possible for everyone. However, applying these behaviours will result in a smoother commute for all. Advice has been broken down in accordance with the origin direction to help you find what is relevant to you.
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For all commuters using Anzac Bridge in the morning
Transport data tells us that Anzac Bridge is at its busiest between 7:30am and 8:30am. If you have some flexibility in your work start time, plan your trip to avoid this period.
With new travel patterns emerging, you might find a much faster trip leaving slightly earlier or later.
For all commuters travelling across the Iron Cove Bridge towards Anzac Bridge
Toll free access on the Iron Cove Link
There is no need to stay on Victoria Road to access the Anzac Bridge. The Iron Cove Link provides toll free access to Anzac Bridge. You can bypass busy traffic on Victoria Road for a faster journey skipping 7 sets of traffic lights and it’s usually quicker, even if there’s a queue into the tunnel. This will also reduce the congestion on Victoria Road for local residents.
To watch a video that navigates this route, select the Iron Cove Bridge / Victoria Road Eastbound to Western Distributor / Anzac Bridge journey on the Westconnex Plan Your Journey website.
Buses have priority on Victoria Road
If you currently drive to the city from Victoria Road corridor, why not try catching a bus for a smoother commute to work. Buses are prioritised for a faster trip on the continuous bus lane along Victoria Road and the Gladesville Bridge. Use the time to catch up on some reading or work.
For drivers, don’t get busted in a bus lane - enforcement cameras and police operate on the Victoria Road corridor.
Use Trip Planner to plan your journey.
For all commuters travelling from the West or Inner West towards the city
Travelling by car
For a traffic light free trip to the city, use the M4 tunnel to Anzac Bridge or go toll free via Parramatta Road. If you are using the M4 Tunnel, don’t forget that Anzac Bridge is at its busiest between 7:30am and 8:30am. If you have some flexibility in your work start time, plan your trip to avoid this period.
Tolling information can be found here.
Hop on the train
If you live near a station, why not use the train? The cost of catching the train is generally cheaper than driving. The average commute by public transport also has a carbon footprint that is 9x lower than the same commute by car.
Information on adult Opal fares can be found here.
For all commuters in Balmain East
You can also consider travelling to work on the world’s most beautiful harbour.
Did you know that the direct Balmain to Circular Quay F8 Ferry service operates at a 30-minute frequency during the AM and PM peak and only has an 11-minute journey time?
Or that the F3 service travels between Balmain and Circular Quay in only 16 minutes and has the same 30-minute departure frequency?
Use Trip Planner to plan your journey.
If you’re close enough to cycle or walk to work
More and more people are walking and cycling to work. Taking active transport as part of your daily commute is a great way to improve your physical health and mental well-being.
Use the Cycleway Finder map to located pathways near you.
