Warringah Freeway southbound: Access changes from Falcon Street and Military Road

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Temporary access changes will be in place for citybound drivers using the Falcon Street/Military Road southbound on-ramp to the Warringah Freeway to enable the construction of the final southbound lane and ramp configuration of the freeway.

From 6am Saturday 8 November 2025, the changes will affect access to the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Cahill Expressway from Falcon Street and Military Road and will remain in place for around four months. 

Motorists are advised to expect changed traffic conditions and refer to the new directional signs and pavement markings that will be in place on the southbound freeway lanes and on approach to the southbound on ramps from Falcon St/Military Rd.

These changes are required to safely set up a new temporary work area south of Falcon Street as part of the Warringah Freeway Upgrade. The work includes pavement work, drainage, traffic barriers, and Intelligent Transport System installation which will enable the construction of the final southbound lane and ramp configuration.

A Transport for NSW spokesperson said: “The NSW Government is continuing work to simplify and upgrade the Warringah Freeway, making it safer, easier to use, and more efficient and reliable for all road users, including public transport users.

“General motorists and buses will share the new Falcon Street eastern southbound on-ramp until the final dedicated bus lane on-ramp opens in 2026.

“Please plan ahead, follow signs, and drive with caution while adjusting to the new traffic arrangements.

“We thank motorists for their patience at we work towards delivering world class road infrastructure for Sydney.”

What to expect

Eastbound on Falcon Street from Crows Nest towards the City 

  • All Falcon Street eastbound traffic will merge into one lane on the existing southbound on ramp to continue towards Sydney Harbour Tunnel. Motorists for the Sydney Harbour Bridge can use the exit lane to the Bridge south of Ridge St.
  • Eastbound motorists can no longer access the Cahill Expressway via Falcon Street, Crows Nest. Motorists can use the Miller Street or Mount Street on ramps to access Cahill Expressway.  Motorists can use the Sydney Harbour Tunnel for access to City East, Eastern Suburbs and Sydney Airport. Access to Sydney Harbour Bridge is still available to motorists for journeys to the CBD and Western Suburbs.

Westbound on Military Road from Northern Beaches and Mosman towards the City 

  • All Military Road westbound traffic will use the new Falcon Street southbound on ramp to access Sydney Harbour Bridge and Cahill Expressway or use the existing southbound on ramp to access Sydney Harbour Tunnel.
  • Motorists on Military Rd westbound approaching the citybound ramps, should use lane 1 for the Cahill Expressway and Sydney Harbour Bridge, and lane 2 for the Sydney Harbour Tunnel. 
  • Once on the Freeway, drivers travelling towards Sydney Harbour Bridge will need to change lanes twice, travelling across the bus lane.

Ernest Street on ramp to Cahill Expressway

Motorists can no longer access the Cahill Expressway via Ernest Street. Motorists can use the Miller Street or Mount Street on ramps to access Cahill Expressway. Motorists can use the Sydney Harbour Tunnel for access to City East, Eastern Suburbs and Sydney Airport. Access to Sydney Harbour Bridge is still available to motorists for journeys to the CBD and Western Suburbs.


Warringah Freeway southbound to Sydney Harbour Bridge and Cahill Expressway 

  • Southbound drivers on Warringah Freeway travelling to Cahill Expressway will need to use the southbound outer lanes only as access to the Cahill Expressway from the southbound inner lanes will no longer be available.
  • Drivers in the southbound outer lanes travelling to Cahill Expressway will need to cross over the bus lane on the freeway from right to left for access to Cahill Expressway
  • The bus lane on the southbound outer lanes will be commencing on the left hand side (instead of the right hand side) north of Falcon St 
  • Over height and Dangerous Goods Vehicles must follow signs and should not use the Tunnel lanes.  

For the latest traffic updates, visit livetraffic.com or download the Live Traffic NSW app.

For more information about the traffic switch, visit Warringah Freeway Upgrade.

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