Sydney Harbour Bridge Ramp

Northern access ramp

Following 4 decades of advocacy from Bicycle NSW and countless community members, the Sydney Harbour Bridge cycleway northern access ramp project is finally on track to fill a critical gap in the cycling network.

North Sydney Council gave Transport for NSW landowner’s consent for the use of Bradfield Park North in March 2023. In June 2023, the Heritage Council of NSW voted to support the plans. The path was then clear for Transport for NSW to make the final determination on the proposal. Work on site began in September 2024.

The days of having to haul your bike up 55 steps from Milsons Point to reach the cycleway on the western side of the bridge should be over by the end of 2025! And not a moment too soon for those keen to access the city with children, heavy e-bikes or cargo bikes.

Bicycle NSW has attended regular progress meetings with the design team and thanks Transport for NSW for setting up a transparent and collaborative design process. For more information about ASPECT Studio's elegant design and the project updates, visit the official consultation page.

Southern access ramp

The 2020-2024 renovation of the Fort Street Public School was an opportunity to improve the narrow and steep southern access ramp that bike riders have to share with hundreds of school children. Unfortunately, despite NSW Government commitments, a new ramp was not delivered as part of the Schools Infrastructure project.

Bicycle NSW continues to advocate for long-awaited improvements, supporting a community campaign to build a ramp on the south side of the bridge.