Northbound access changes to Military Road exit as Warringah Freeway powers forward

From Saturday 15 November 2025, motorists travelling north on the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the Warringah Freeway will notice further lane changes as work continues on one of Sydney’s most significant road infrastructure projects. 

The changes, between Milsons Point Station and Military Road off-ramp, and at Berry Street, North Sydney, are needed as Transport for NSW simplifies and streamlines the freeway.

The changes will enable work to build the final freeway northbound lane configuration. Drivers will need to be in the correct lane while they are still on Sydney Harbour Bridge.

• Northbound drivers will have to use lane 3 from the Sydney Harbour Bridge as the only way to access the Military Road exit to Mosman/Manly. There is no access from any other lane from the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
• Currently drivers can use lanes 2 and 3 but a new work area and barriers will permanently block access from lane 2.
• Access from the Sydney Harbour Tunnel northbound to Military Road will be maintained.
• During weekday morning peak hours, northbound drivers will need to use lane 1 for Kirribilli, lanes 1 or 2 for Pacific Highway to access North Sydney, lane 3 for Military Road and lanes 2 or 3 to continue northbound towards Chatswood and Epping.
• At all other times outside weekday morning peaks hours Monday to Friday, lane 4 can also be used to continue northbound towards Chatswood and Epping.

Motorists are advised to slow down, be prepared to choose the correct northbound lane before exiting Sydney Harbour Bridge and take extra care while adjusting to the new traffic arrangements.

Following early lane configurations made in October, motorists were able to access the Military Road exit from lane 2. However, this access will close permanently as part of this work. Northbound motorists will need to use lane 3 for access to Manly and Mosman.

In addition, from 6am Saturday 15 November 2025, drivers entering the Warringah Freeway from the Berry Street northbound on ramp will no longer be able to access the Military Road northbound off ramp.  

A Transport for NSW spokesperson said: “Drivers can currently use Berry Street and cross Warringah Freeway to access Military Road for Mosman and the Northern Beaches. This means drivers need to merge and make up to four lane changes within about 400 metres which can be stressful and unsafe. 

“Drivers using the Berry Street northbound on ramp to the Warringah Freeway who currently access the Northern Beaches via the Military Road exit will now need to use Miller Street or Brook Street exits for access to the Northern Beaches.” 

Local road access will remain available for access to Military Road from North Sydney CBD via Miller Street and Falcon Street.

Drivers can still use the Berry Street on ramp to access the Miller Street off ramp, Brook Street off ramp, Willoughby Road off ramp, Gore Hill Freeway, and Lane Cove Tunnel. “The Warringah Freeway is one of the busiest road corridors in Sydney, carrying more than 250,000 vehicles each day,” the spokesperson said. “These changes are a critical step in progressing this once-in-a-generation upgrade.

“By simplifying traffic movements now, we are setting the groundwork for a safer, more reliable freeway that will benefit all road users well into the future. We know it may take time for drivers to adjust, so we’re asking motorists to be patient and plan their journeys.

“Drivers should allow extra travel time, especially in the first few weeks, and consult livetraffic.com or navigation apps to check conditions before they travel. Clear signage and traffic management will be in place to help motorists navigate the changes safely.

“The Warringah Freeway Upgrade is about more than new lanes and ramps - it’s about reducing congestion, improving safety, and delivering better connections to major projects like the Western Harbour Tunnel, when it is completed. This is a vital investment in Sydney’s future transport network.”

You can find more information about the traffic switch here.

Transport thanks motorists for their patience during this time.

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