TRAFFIC ALERT
31 December 2009
ROAD CLOSURES ON NEW YEARS EVE
Motorists are reminded of road closures and changed traffic conditions in Sydney on
New Years Eve and New Years Day.
There will be roads closed before, during and after the celebrations on the Sydney
Harbour Bridge and roads around the CBD, Darling Harbour, the Royal Botanic
Gardens, North Sydney, and other foreshore areas.
Road closures extend south of the Sydney CBD to Railway Square. The majority
of roads in the Sydney CBD will be closed by 7pm.
The Cahill Expressway between the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Domain Tunnel will
be closed in both directions from 11am.
The High Street on-ramp to the Cahill Expressway and Lanes 7 and 8 southbound on
the Sydney Harbour Bridge will be closed from 1pm.
The remaining lanes on the Sydney Harbour Bridge will be progressively closed from
11pm for the duration of the fireworks, reopening at 1am.
The pedestrian walkway on the Sydney Harbour Bridge will be closed from 6pm and
will reopen at 1am from the north and at 2am from the south.
The Sydney Harbour Tunnel will remain open at all times. Motorists using the Tunnel
are advised to expect delays and allow extra travel time.
The Anzac Bridge and Western Distributor will be closed to citybound traffic from
8.30pm to 9.30pm, and again from 11.30pm to 1am. The pedestrian walkway on the
Western Distributor will be closed from 4pm to 1am.
The RTA is advising motorists to use public transport if planning to travel into the city
with extra trains, buses and taxis ranks available. Motorists are also reminded to
watch out for pedestrians.
For information about traffic conditions, motorists should contact the RTA’s Traffic
Information Line on 132 701.
CONTACT:
RTA Media Unit 8588 5999
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