Sydney Harbour Bridge Cycleway Ramp

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Explore detailed design below to learn more about the rich history of Sydney Harbour Bridge and how the new cycle ramp will improve the cycling experience for all at this iconic landmark.

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Sydney Harbour Bridge Cycleway Ramp - artist's impression aerial view looking north
Sydney Harbour Bridge Cycleway Ramp - artist's impression aerial view looking south
Transport for NSW Sydney Harbour Bridge Cycleway Ramp - artist's impression of cycle ramp landing.
Transport for NSW Sydney Harbour Bridge Cycleway Ramp - artist's impression of Milsons Point station forecourt.
Transport for NSW Sydney Harbour Bridge Cycleway Ramp - New crossing and two-way dedicated cycle path on Alfred Street South.
Transport for NSW Sydney Harbour Bridge Cycleway Ramp - Upgraded Lavender Street crossing and roundabout.

Project information

Project status

Arenco (NSW) Pty Ltd has been appointed to build the Sydney Harbour Bridge Cycleway Ramp Project. Construction is now underway and due to be complete by 2026. 

The project includes:

  • a new elevated linear bike ramp, with a three metre wide deck, removing the hazard of navigating the existing stairs, providing a safer north-south cycle link and improving accessibility for all bike riders.  
  • a new 2.5m wide two-way dedicated cycle path on Alfred Street South to improve safety by separating cyclists, motorists and pedestrians.
  • new shared paths on Alfred Street South and Lavender Street, and upgrades to the Lavender Street crossing and roundabout to improve the cycling and walking experience.
  • removal of up to 15 parking spots to facilitate footpath widening and relocation of the bus stop on Alfred Street South.

Benefits

The linear ramp and shared cycle path will:

  • Provide a critical north-south link in the current cycling network
  • Provide improved accessibility for bike riders of different levels of ability and mobility
  • Remove the hazard of navigating the existing stairs at the Sydney Harbour Bridge
  • Promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles and reduce the number of cars on the road
  • Improve the safety of bike riders, pedestrians and motorists travelling around the northern end of Alfred Street South at the Lavender Street roundabout
  • Improve safety by separating pedestrian and bike rider traffic around Milsons Point Station near Burton Street
  • Provide a safer option than a spiral ramp due to potential congestion of pedestrians, bike riders and motor vehicles
  • Support the predicted future growth in the number of bike riders travelling north and south of the Sydney Harbour Bridge

The existing Burton Street stairs have heritage significance as original fabric of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The stairs will be open for use during construction and retained once the cycleway is complete.

What’s happening

October work activities

Day work

  • Installing bronze balustrades and pavers on the ramp.
  • Removing pier scaffolding.
  • Modifying services on Alfred Street South and Lavender Street.
  • Trenching along Alfred Street South and Lavender Street within our work areas to place overhead powerlines underground.
  • Ongoing footpath and road work along Alfred Street South to build the new two-way cycle path and shared path.
  • Installing new kerbs, gutters and footpaths and new cyclist on-ramp at the southern end of Middlemiss Street.  

Night work 

  • Ongoing footpath and road work along Alfred Street South to build the new two-way cycle path and shared path.
  • Testing the watermain on Alfred Street South and Middlemiss Street.
  • Trenching across Alfred Street South to place overhead powerlines underground. Alfred Street South near Lavender Street will be temporarily closed during this work. Access to residential buildings will be maintained via traffic control. Alfred Street South will be open during the day.
  • Removing and replacing the footpath and kerb at the corner of Middlemiss Street.
  • Removing barriers and temporary fencing along the western side of Alfred Street South and southern side of Lavender Street.
  • Installing concrete barriers and temporary fencing at the southern end of Middlemiss Street.
  • Temporarily moving the bus stop on Lavender Street approximately 20m west for around four weeks. 

This night work will be carried out from 6pm to 7am on the following nights: 

  • Wednesday 1 and Thursday 2 October
  • Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 October
  • Friday 17 to Sunday 19 October. 

For more information see the October 2025 construction update (PDF, 526.8 KB). 

Temporary cyclist access changes at Middlemiss Street

From Friday 10 October the dedicated bike lane exit at Middlemiss Street will be temporarily unavailable for around four weeks. Cyclists travelling northbound will need to detour via Arthur Street and Lavender Street. Cyclists travelling southbound can continue using Middlemiss Street. See map (PDF, 3.27 MB) for details of temporary changes. 

October weekend work

To speed up the work program and reduce overall impact to the surrounding community we’ll be working continuously from 9pm Friday 17 October to 6pm Sunday 19 October 2025 on Alfred Street South, Lavender Street and Middlemiss Street.

For more information and temporary traffic, pedestrian and cyclist changes see the October weekend work notification (PDF, 526.8 KB). 
 

Project documents

Some documents on this page may not comply with accessibility requirements (WCAG).

If you are having trouble accessing information in these documents, please contact us.

 

Community updates

Detailed design maps

Fact sheets and frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Submissions report

Northern cycle ramp documents (current)

Northern cycle ramp documents (superseded)

Southern cycle ramp documents

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Contact us

For further information about this project, please contact:

Phone: 1800 581 595

Email:sydneyharbourbridgeprojects@transport.nsw.gov.au

 

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