There will be changed traffic conditions on the Warringah Freeway in Sydney this long weekend to allow for major construction work in various locations between Milsons Point and Cammeray.
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Transport for NSW coordinator general Howard Collins says multiple temporary lane and ramp closures will be in place from 10pm Friday October 4, to 4.30am Tuesday October 8, 2024.
He says significant traffic changes over the weekend include full and continuous closures of the citybound Miller Street on ramp, Alfred Street off ramp for Kirribilli and North Sydney, and the northbound Ernest Street off ramp.
“We are taking advantage of lower-than-normal traffic volumes expected over the October long weekend and school holidays to complete this work,” he says.
“During this extended period, our teams can work more productively and continuously compared to working on individual weeknight shifts.”
“Work achieved during the long weekend closures will reduce the need for 15 nights of work on this project.”
Key work activities over the long weekend include installation of a large bridge girder as part of the new Falcon Street shared user bridge, road reconstruction work at High Street, North Sydney and activities to progress construction of the new Mount Street underpass.
“Although lane closures will be in place on the freeway across the weekend, north and southbound travel will be possible at all times. The Sydney Harbour Tunnel will also be open at all times over the long weekend,” he says.
“Some traffic delays may be experienced, especially for northbound travel each night from 10pm.”
“Please allow extra travel time this long weekend, particularly if travelling toward the airport for early morning flights.”
Continuous closures across the weekend include:
- Miller Street southbound on ramp: Closed from 10pm Friday 4 October to 5am Monday 7 October. Detour via Falcon Street southbound on ramp.
- Alfred Street North off ramp: Closed from 10pm Friday 4 October to 4.30am Tuesday 8 October. Detour via Military Road off ramp (toll free during this period).
- Ernest Street reversible on/off ramp: Closed from 10pm Friday 4 October to 4.30am Tuesday 8 October. Detour via Falcon Street southbound on ramp.
- Access to Arthur Street and High Street from Pacific Highway and access to Pacific Highway from Lavender Street northbound: This ongoing two-week closure remains in place until 4.30am Monday 14 October. The detour for the Arthur Street work is via Pacific Highway northbound, Miller Street, Berry Street, Walker Street, Pacific highway southbound and Arthur Street. The Lavender Street work detour is via Blues Point Road and Miller Street northbound to access the Pacific Highway.
Nighttime-only closures include:
- Ernest Street southbound on ramp: Closed from 10pm Friday 4 October to 8am Saturday 5 October, 8pm Saturday 5 October to 8am Sunday 6 October and 8pm Sunday 6 October to 8am Monday 7 October. Detour via Falcon Street southbound on ramp.
- Mount Street southbound on ramp (western side) closed from 10pm Friday 4 October to 8am Saturday 5 October, 8pm Saturday 5 October to 8am Sunday 6 October, 8pm Sunday 6 October to 8am Monday 7 October and 8pm Monday 7 October to 4.30am Tuesday 8 October. Motorists can use the on ramp on the eastern side as an alternative.
- Falcon Street northbound on ramp: Closed from 10pm Friday 4 October to 8am Saturday 5 October, 8pm Saturday 5 October to 8am Sunday 6 October and 8pm Sunday 6 October to 5am Monday 7 October. Detour via Pacific Highway.
- Berry Street northbound on ramp: Closed from 11.30pm Friday 4 October to 7am Saturday 5 October, 11.30pm Saturday 5 October to 7.30am Sunday 6 October, 10pm Sunday 6 October to 7.30am Monday 7 October and 10pm Monday 7 October to 4.30am Tuesday 8 October. Detour via Arthur Street, Mount Street, Walker Street and the Pacific Highway northbound.
Daytime-only closures include:
- Mount Street northbound on ramp (eastern side): Closed from 8am to 8pm each day on Saturday 5 October, Sunday 6 October and Monday 7 October. Detour via Mount Street western on ramp or southbound via the CBD.
TFNSW advises motorists to plan ahead, expect delays, allow extra travel time and to slow down and follow the directional signage in place over this time.
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