Warringah Freeway update: Permanent changes on Ernest Street
Motorists who use the Ernest Street Interchange on the Warringah Freeway are being alerted to two major permanent traffic changes that will begin this weekend and requires them to be in a different lane to use the off ramp.
From 6am Saturday 22 February 2025, the Ernest Street northbound off ramp, which currently switches to a southbound on ramp during weekday morning peak hours, will become a permanent northbound off ramp at all times.
Previously, to get onto the Ernest St northbound off ramp, motorists needed to be in the inner (right) lanes of the freeway. From 22 February, you will need to be in the outer (left) lanes of the freeway to use the off ramp.
This means that the decision point for accessing the Ernest Street northbound off ramp from the Sydney Harbour Bridge will be earlier. Motorists will need to use lanes 2 or 3 on the Sydney Harbour Bridge to get into the northbound outer lanes for the Ernest Street off ramp.
Southbound motorists wishing to access the freeway during weekday morning peaks can also consider using alternative access points via the Miller Street, Falcon Street or Mount Street on ramps.
You can find more information on the Ernest Street permanent changes below and also here
Other upcoming traffic changes on Warringah Freeway include:
- Warringah Freeway northbound inner carriageway closed continuously from 10pm Friday 21 February to 5am Monday 24 February. All motorists must use the northbound outer carriageway.
- Arthur Street slip lane is closed continuously from 10pm Friday 21 February to 5am Monday 24 February. Detour via Pacific Highway northbound, Berry Street, Walker Street, and Pacific Highway southbound.
- There will also be a full northbound Sydney Harbour Tunnel closure from 10.30pm Wednesday 26 February to 5am Thursday 27 February.
There may be changes or extension of closures. For the latest information on road closures, visit the Live Traffic NSW App or livetraffic.com
Map: Ernest Street freeway access from 6am Saturday 22 February 2025