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The Live traffic reports are updated from the RTA's Transport Management Centre (TMC). The TMC manages incidents, such as accidents, and other disruptions to the road network, such as special events.

  Last refreshed 03:01PM Thu 28 August 2008

Traffic reports are updated regularly. Please click on REFRESH DATA to view the latest information for this area.

Current Conditions
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Started at 28/08/08 7:47am
UPDATED 8:53am
Sydney CBD - Pitt Street between Park Street and Market Street
Road works
Confirmed
Lanes closed: Northbound - 1 of 2
Traffic conditions: Light
Impact: Minimal
RTA advice: Avoid the area
Other advice: Essential roadworks are affecting traffic in the area.
Attending: Emergency service(s)
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Started at 01/08/08 1:19pm
UPDATED 12:29am
The Rocks - George Street and Hickson Road between Alfred Street and Pottinger Street
Changed traffic conditions
Initial report
Lanes closed: Both directions - All
Other advice: A section of Hickson Road and George Street will be closed from 10pm until 3am each Friday and Saturday night. The City of Sydney and NSW Government are introducing these changes to prevent speeding in the Rocks area.

There will be managed access, authorised traffic including residents, their visitors and taxis will be able to drive north along Hickson Road past Pottinger Street.

Northbound motorists on George Street will be diverted onto Alfred Street near Circular Quay.
Motorists can exit the restricted area via either route.

For further information about these road closures, please contact the City of Sydney during business hours on (02) 9265 9333.
Road Works
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Darling Harbour - Western Distributor between York Street exit and King Street on-ramp
Road works
From: 10:30pm on 07 September 2008
To: 5:00am on 18 September 2008
RTA advice: Check signage, Use diversions
Other advice: Southbound traffic will be diverted via York Street exit, then York and Market Streets, on to the Market Street on-ramp to return to Western Distributor. Sunday to Thursday between 10:30pm and 5am.
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Sydney Harbour Bridge - Cahill Expressway
Road works
From: 10:30pm on 29 August 2008
To: 6:00am on 04 September 2008
Other advice: Lanes 7 and 8 (southbound) will be closed Sunday to Wednesday (9pm to 5am) and Thursday (11pm to 5am) from 31 August to 5 September. Lane 6 (southbound) will be closed Sunday to Thursday (11pm to 5am).
Lanes 7 & 8 (southbound) will be closed Friday 5 September (10:30pm and 6am). Lane 6 (11pm to 5am)
Due to Sydney Harbour Bridge infrastructure upgrade.
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Circular Quay and Sydney - Sydney Harbour Tunnel and Domain Tunnel
Changed traffic conditions- Alternate road usage
Lanes closed: Both directions - All
From: 11:30pm on 25 August 2008
To: 5:00am on 29 August 2008
RTA advice: Check signage, Use diversions
Other advice: Closure times Monday 25 to Thursday 28 August (11.30pm to 5am) for software implementation.

Alternative route while the Domain Tunnel is closed via Shakespeare Place, Macquarie Street and the on-ramp to the Cahill Expressway. A detour through the CBD will also be available.
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Moore Park - Eastern Distributor between Cahill Expressway and Todman Avenue
Road works
Lanes closed: Both directions - All
From: 10:30pm on 24 August 2008
To: 5:00am on 28 August 2008
RTA advice: Use alternate route
Other advice: The Distributor will be closed in both directions for essential maintenance.
From Sunday to Wednesday between 10:30pm and 5am. Thursday between 11pm and 5am
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Woolloomooloo - Eastern Distributor between William Street and Macquarie Street exit
Road works
Lanes Affected: Northbound
From: 10:00pm on 24 August 2008
To: 5:00am on 05 September 2008
RTA advice: Exercise caution
Other advice: 2 of 3 lanes will close northbound for the replacement of tolling equipment.
Work hours are Sunday to Thursday between 10pm and 5am.
One lane will remain open throughout.
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Mascot - General Holmes Drive between Foreshore Road and Kyeemagh Avenue
Road works
Lanes Affected: Both directions
From: 10:00pm on 24 August 2008
To: 4:00am on 29 August 2008
Other advice: Two lanes in both directions will close Sunday 24 August to Thursday 28 August, 10pm - 4am for road repairs.
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Circular Quay - Cahill Expressway above Circular Quay
Road works
Lanes closed: Both directions - All
From: 11:00pm on 21 August 2008
To: 5:30am on 03 October 2008
RTA advice: Exercise caution, Check signage
Other advice: 7 - 11 September, 21 September - 2 October.
Closure times are Sunday to Wednesday (10pm to 5am) and Thursday (11pm to 5am).

22 August to 6 September - The Cahill Expressway on and off-ramps to Macquarie Street will also be affected on Friday nights (10:30pm - 7am) and Saturday nights (10pm - 8am) only. 2 of 3 lanes will be closed for pavement restoration.
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Glebe - Glebe Point Road at Parramatta Road
Road works
Lanes Affected: Both directions
From: Midnight on 04 August 2008
To: Midnight on 07 November 2008
RTA advice: Exercise caution
Other advice: City of Sydney Council is carrying out reconstruction of the road for approximately 12 weeks.
From Monday 4 August, Glebe Point Road will temporarily become one way at Parramatta Road.
The work will be carried out in three stages of approximately four weeks each.

During stage one, cars travelling towards Parramatta Road will be diverted along Derwent Street at Mitchell Street.
During stage two, cars travelling from Parramatta Road will need to access Glebe Point Road via Derwent Street.
During stage three, cars travelling towards Parramatta Road will be diverted along Derwent Street at St Johns Road.
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Lidcombe - Bridge Street between Samuel Street and Olympic Drive
Road works
Lanes closed: Both directions - All
From: Midnight on 14 April 2008
To: Midnight on 30 August 2008
RTA advice: Use diversions
Other advice: Monday 14 April until Sunday 22 June (inclusive)
Monday 18 August until Friday 29 August (inclusive)

Heavy Vehicle Detour - north along Olympic Drive, Boorea St, Rawson St, Civic Rd, Queen St to Railway Pde to Samuel St and in reverse to return.

Light Vehicle Detour - from Olympic Drive continue north along Olympic Drive, Boorea St, Rawson St, Civic Rd, Queen St to Railway Pde, or via Water St, Cockthorpe Rd or Hargrave Rd through Susan St.
Special Events
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Sydney - And Surrounding Suburbs
Changed traffic conditions - Sydney Running Festival
From: 1:00am on 21 September 2008
To: 1:00pm on 21 September 2008
Other advice: Various road closures and special event clearways will be implemented in and around the Sydney CBD on Sunday 21 September.
Suburbs affected include Milsons Point, Sydney CBD, Darlinghurst, Surry Hills, Moore Park, Kensington, Randwick, Millers Point, Pyrmont, Haberfield, Lilyfield and Rozelle.

Road closures from 4am to 1pm depending on the suburb affected. The Sydney Harbour Bridge will be closed in both directions from 4am to 10am.
For more information about road closures CLICK HERE.

Special event clearways from 1am to 1pm in a number of suburbs. Please check signage as vehicles will be towed and fines apply.
For more information about special event clearways CLICK HERE.
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Leichhardt - James Street (Eastern side) between Lilyfield Road and City West Link
Changed traffic conditions - West Tigers versus Cronulla Sharks
From: 4:30pm on 29 August 2008
To: 10:30pm on 30 August 2008
Other advice: A Special Event Clearway (SEC) will be in operation between 4.30pm and 10.30pm on Friday 29 August.

A second SEC will be implemented on Darling Street (western side) between Waterloo Street and Victoria Road during the above period.

Motorists are advised to check signs and vehicles will be towed and fines apply.
For a complete listing of road closures go to Traffic and transport for special events.

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