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Sydney Harbour Bridge Cycle Ramp Opens, Ending 55-Step Haul for Riders

The $39 million, heritage-sensitive link is expected to boost bike crossings by creating a gentle, continuous route into the city network.

Overview

  • The 170-metre structure is three metres wide with a maximum 5% gradient, replacing the need to carry bikes up 55 stairs on the bridge’s north side.
  • The ramp completes a continuous north–south bike route connecting to the CBD via Kent Street, Sydney’s east via the Oxford Street path, and the west via the Anzac Bridge.
  • Transport for NSW reports an average of 1,221 daily crossings in 2025 and forecasts usage to roughly double following the opening.
  • Design features include about 130,000 granite pavers forming an Aboriginal artwork by Jason Wing and Maddie Gibbs, bronze balustrades of the Opera House alloy type, and heritage bridge grey paint.
  • Construction took about 13 months and involved relocating an eight-metre parapet section, with the existing stairs remaining open and a security guard on site to limit the ramp to cyclists.