Sydney Harbour Bridge Cycleway Ramp
Project overview
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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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
August work activities
Day work
- Installing bronze balustrades and pavers on the ramp.
- Modifying services on Alfred Street South and Lavender Street.
- removing pier scaffolding within Bradfield Park North compound.
- Trenching along Alfred Street South and Lavender Street within our work areas to place overhead powerlines underground.
Night work
- Trenching along Alfred Street South and Lavender Street to install stormwater services.
- Ongoing footpath and road work along the eastern side of Alfred Street South to build the new two-way cycle path and shared path.
- Ongoing work to relocate 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.
- Removing and replacing the footpath and kerb at the corner of Middlemiss Street.
This night work will be carried out from 6pm to 7am on the following nights:
- Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 August
- Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 August
- Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 August
For more information see the August 2025 construction update (PDF, 473.81 KB).
Project documents
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Community updates
- August 2025 construction notification (PDF, 473.81 KB)
Construction update - July 2025 construction notification (PDF, 785.19 KB)
Construction update - June 2025 construction notification (PDF, 514.01 KB)
Construction update - May 2025 construction notification (PDF, 920.61 KB)
Construction update - April 2025 construction notification (PDF, 736.76 KB)
Construction update - March 2025 night work notification (PDF, 230.13 KB)
Night work notification 30 and 31 March - March 2025 night work notification (PDF, 414.84 KB)
Night work notification - March 2025 construction notification (PDF, 453.85 KB)
Construction update - February 2025 construction notification (PDF, 523.38 KB)
Construction update - January 2025 community letter (PDF, 213.47 KB)
Have your say - night work proposal - December 2024 / January 2025 community notification (PDF, 875.51 KB)
Construction update - November 2024 community notification (PDF, 543.89 KB)
Work is progressing in preparation for the start of main construction in Bradfield Park - August 2024 community notification (PDF, 1.62 MB)
Sydney Harbour Bridge Cycleway Northern Access Project - May 2024 community notification (PDF, 700.34 KB)
Site investigations night works - May 2024 community notification (PDF, 514.09 KB)
Project award and site investigations - 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
Detailed design maps
Fact sheets and frequently asked questions (FAQs)
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)
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
- Sydney Harbour Bridge Cycleway Aboriginal Design Principles (PDF, 11.75 MB)
- Detailed Heritage Framework - Draft
Northern cycle ramp documents (superseded)
November 2017 community update
Cycleway Access Proposals.
Sydney Harbour Bridge Northern Cycle Ramp.
Appendix A – Site Constraints.
Appendix B – Preliminary Strategic Options.
Appendix C – Case studies for outdoor elevators/escalators.
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.
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Contact us
For further information about this project, please contact:
Phone: 1800 581 595
Email:sydneyharbourbridgeprojects@transport.nsw.gov.au