Nov 29, 2024

Advice for passengers and road users across Sydney this weekend - From 29 November

Motorists and passengers are advised of changed traffic and travel conditions across Greater Sydney due to maintenance, project works and major events.

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Up to five lanes on the Sydney Harbour Bridge deck will close for maintenance and upgrade works from tonight:

Friday 29 November: 10pm – 5am (up to three lanes)
Monday 2 December: 9pm – 5am (five lanes)
Tuesday 3 December: 9pm – 5am (three lanes)
Wednesday 4 December: 9pm – 5am (five lanes)
Thursday 5 December: 9.30pm – 5am (five lanes)

Motorists can use other lanes on the Sydney Harbour Bridge or drive through the Sydney Harbour Tunnel as an alternative route, noting tunnel closures below.

Sydney Harbour Tunnel

Motorists are advised that the Sydney Harbour Tunnel will be partially or fully closed at certain times over the next week:

Saturday 30 November: 11.30pm – 6am (both southbound lanes)
Monday 2 December: 10pm – 5am (one northbound lane)
Tuesday 3 December: 10.30pm – 5am (both southbound lanes)
Thursday 5 December: 10pm – 5am (one northbound lane)

Warringah Freeway Upgrade

Motorists are advised of ongoing changed traffic conditions on the Warringah Freeway. Traffic changes include:

The Alfred Street southbound off ramp is now temporarily closed to all traffic until mid-2025. The recommended detour for motorists driving to North Sydney, Kirribilli and Neutral Bay is via Pacific Highway (un-tolled). An alternative route is to exit on the Falcon Street off ramp, but please be aware this option will incur a toll.
The Miller Street southbound on ramp continues to be closed from 10am to 6pm weekdays until mid-December 2024. Motorists are advised to use either the Ernest Street or the Falcon Street on ramp. The on ramp may also be closed on some nights. Motorists should check signage and follow the detour.

Major events

Around 20,000 music fans will head to the Domain Sydney for Dom Dolla on Friday and Saturday night. Shows start at 5pm Friday and 4pm Saturday, finishing at 11pm both nights.

Changed traffic conditions including road closures will be in place between 8pm and 12.30am within and around The Domain for crowd safety before, during and after the event.

Traffic will be heavier than usual in the Sydney CBD on approaches to The Domain before and after the event. Motorists should allow plenty of extra travel time and watch out for pedestrians in the area. A dedicated drop-off zone will be located on Hospital Rd at Art Gallery Rd.

For more information click here.

Essential Trackwork

T1 North Shore Line – From 10.20pm on Friday, buses will replace trains between Gordon and Milsons Point, and on Saturday and Sunday, between Hornsby and Milsons Point. Trains will not run between Milsons Point and Wynyard. Use metro services to travel between Chatswood, Crows Nest or Victoria Cross and the City.
T1 Western Line and T5 Cumberland Line – On Saturday and Sunday, buses will replace trains between Richmond and Blacktown.
T2 Leppington & Inner West Line and T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line – Buses will replace Inner West Line trains between Strathfield and Central. Express trains will run, stopping at Strathfield, Burwood, Redfern and the City.
T8 Airport & South Line – On Sunday from 8.40am to 3pm, buses will replace the all-stations trains between Wolli Creek and Revesby. Express trains will continue to run but will not stop at stations between Padstow and Turrella.
South Coast Line – Buses will replace trains between Bomaderry and Wollongong. Trains will run between Port Kembla, Wollongong and Bondi Junction

Trains may run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern.Passengers are encouraged to allow extra time, plan ahead by visiting transportnsw.info/alerts and use trip planning apps.

For the latest traffic updates and to plan your trip, download the Live Traffic NSW App, visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701.

Sydney Metro

On both Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December from 9am to 6pm, extra services will run between Tallawong and Sydenham due to trackwork on the T1 North Shore Line.

Sydney Light Rail

From Monday 2 to Wednesday 4 December, nightly from 9pm to 1am, L2 Randwick Line and L3 Kingsford Line light rail services will not run due to planned trackwork and maintenance works. During this time, use alternative transport with details here.