Sydney Harbour Bridge Cycleway Access Program
Project overview
Transport for NSW is progressing plans for a bike ramp at the northern end of the Sydney Harbour Bridge Cycleway.
Project information
Project status
Planning is well underway to upgrade access at the northern end of the Sydney Harbour Bridge Cycleway by providing a bike ramp and upgraded cycle path along Alfred Street South, Milsons Point.
From 28 November to 19 December 2022, Transport sought feedback from the community and stakeholders on the Review of Environmental Factors (REF) for the project. All submissions received during the public display period have now been carefully considered and addressed in a Submissions Report.
You can view the Submissions Report here. (PDF, 11.77 MB)
Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond and make submissions during the REF consultation.
The Heritage NSW S60 Application was on public display in April 2023 and was approved with conditions on 7 June 2023. These conditions will be addressed by the project during design, construction and operation of the project.
As the required approvals have now been obtained, the project has been determined to proceed with construction to commence from early 2024.
Transport for NSW will continue to consult with the community leading up to major construction and will notify them in advance of any planned work.
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 stairs at Burton Street will be retained to uphold the historical and heritage fabric of the bridge.
Next steps
Transport for NSW (Transport) has considered all submissions received in response to the Review of Environmental Factors (REF). A Submissions Report has been published responding to comments received in the submissions. This report, along with the REF, has been used by Transport to assess key aspects of the proposed project features.
The project has now been determined to proceed.
Major construction is scheduled to commence in early 2024.
Site investigations are being carried out in the local area to inform the detailed design leading up to construction. The community will be notified of these investigations in advance along with any potential impacts associated with the scheduled work.
Transport will continue to consult with the community and stakeholders prior to and during the construction phase.
Construction
We are committed to minimising impacts and disruption to customers, businesses, and the community during the proposed works.
Construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge Cycleway is expected to start in 2024 and take up to 18 months to complete, weather permitting.
Project documents
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Community updates
- November 2023 community notification (PDF, 396.61 KB)
Planned night work - October 2023 community notification (PDF, 298.74 KB)
Planned night work - September - October 2023 community notification (PDF, 349.71 KB)
Site investigations - August 2023 community notification (PDF, 747.2 KB)
Submissions Report. - February 2023 community notification (PDF, 349.13 KB)
Site investigations. - November 2022 community notification
Kirribilli Markets relocation.
- November 2022 community notification
Review of Environmental Factors.
- November 2022 community notification
Site Investigations.
- April 2022 Consultation Outcomes Report
- March 2022 Response to community questions
- March 2022 Response to Bradfield Park Central community proposal
- March 2022 Arcadis technical review
- August 2021 Community Consultation Report
- June 2021 FAQs
- June 2021 project overview
- June 2021 community update
Submissions report
- Submissions Report (PDF, 11.77 MB)
- Appendix B Archaeological Research Design (PDF, 8.1 MB)
- Appendix C Updated SOHI (PDF, 14.1 MB)
- Appendix D Addendum LCVIA (PDF, 4.35 MB)
- Appendix E Traffic Impact Assessment (PDF, 13.3 MB)
- Appendix F Arboricultural Impact Assessment (PDF, 16.1 MB)
- Appendix G North Sydney Council mark-ups (PDF, 2.88 MB)
- Appendix H Section 171 (PDF, 225.43 KB)
Northern cycle ramp documents (current)
- July 2022 Outcomes Report
Community User and Bike Group (CBUG).
- Review of Environmental Factors (REF)
Main report. - Appendix A and B
- Appendix C
Landscape character and visual impact assessment. - Appendix D
Statement of heritage impacts. - Appendix E
Biodiversity Searches and Test of Significance. - Appendix E
Protected Matters Search - MNES layers. - Appendix F
Noise and vibration impact assessment. - Appendix G
Traffic and transport impact assessment. - Appendix H
Preliminary Site Investigation. - Appendix I
Preliminary Arboricultural Report. - Appendix J
Aboriginal heritage due diligence assessment - February 2022 Design Jury Report
- November 2021 ASPECT Studios design report
- November 2021 REALMstudios design report
- November 2021 Civille design report
- Aboriginal Design Principles
- Detailed Heritage Framework - Draft
Northern cycle ramp documents (superseded)
- November 2017 community update
Cycleway Access Proposals.
- November 2017 options report
Sydney Harbour Bridge Northern Cycle Ramp.
- November 2017 options report
Appendix A – Site Constraints.
- November 2017 options report
Appendix B – Preliminary Strategic Options.
- November 2017 options report
Appendix C – Case studies for outdoor elevators/escalators.
- November 2017 options report
Appendix D – Cycle ramp options feasibility study – 2012.
- March 1999 Feasibilty Study
Southern cycle ramp documents
- November 2017 review of environmental factors report
Sydney Harbour Bridge Southern Cycleway.
- November 2017 review of environmental factors report
Appendix A - Urban design, landscape and visual impact assessment.
- November 2017 review of environmental factors report
Appendix B - Consideration of clause 228(2) factors and matters of national environmental significance.
- November 2017 review of environmental factors report
Appendix C - Statutory consultation checklists.
- November 2017 review of environmental factors report
Appendix D - Non-Aboriginal heritage assessment.
- November 2017 review of environmental factors report
Appendix E – Noise and vibration impact assessment.
- November 2017 review of environmental factors report
Appendix F – Traffic and transport assessment.
- November 2017 review of environmental factors report
Appendix G – Socio-economic impact assessment.
- November 2017 review of environmental factors report
Appendix H - Biodiversity impact assessment.
- November 2017 review of environmental factors report
Appendix I – Arboricultural impact assessment.
- November 2017 review of environmental factors report
Appendix J - Preliminary site investigation.
- November 2017 review of environmental factors report
Appendix K – AHIMS search result.
- November 2017 review of environmental factors report
Appendix L - Preliminary options testing.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Contact us
For further information about this project, please contact:
Phone: 1800 581 595
Email:sydneyharbourbridgeprojects@transport.nsw.gov.au