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Sydney Harbour Bridge


Built in 1932, the Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of the worlds most famous landmarks and an international icon for Sydney and Australia. Remarkably, after 75 years the bridge has managed to hold its own as an amazing feat of engineering, coping with the relentless demands of Sydneys commuters while lending the city grace and beauty.

The bridge is used by almost 59 million vehicles each year. It provides a gateway between the City of Sydney and North Sydney and is a main artery for pedestrians, cyclists, rail and bus commuters, and motorists.

The NSW Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) is responsible for maintaining the bridge as an item of National Estate on behalf of the people of NSW.

Make the most of Sydney's motorways. Click here to open an RTA E-Toll tag account.

Phone: 131 865
Website: www.rta.nsw.gov.au

Fast facts

Opened March 1932
Length 1.149km (including approach spans)
Connects the Warringah Freeway to the Sydney CBD and the Western Distributor.
Toll type Flat rate, charged in the southbound direction only.
Toll payment All tags, RTA E-Toll pass and cash.

Sydney Harbour Bridge Sydney Harbour Bridge

Sydney Harbour Bridge
Photo (top) copyright RTA
Photo (bottom) copyright RTA: photographer Michael Moy