Fears today's changes to country's busiest road will create traffic chaos
Changes to the Warringah Freeway in Sydney are set to take effect, raising concerns about potential traffic chaos and congestion on local roads. The $2 billion upgrade aims to improve traffic flow and prepare for the 2028 Western Harbour Tunnel opening, requiring drivers to choose their route earlier. Officials believe disruptions will be less severe than the 2023 Rozelle Interchange rollout and expect improvements over time.
- ▪The Warringah Freeway, used by about 250,000 motorists daily, has undergone a $2 billion redevelopment since 2022.
- ▪A permanent closure of a slip lane near the Harbour Tunnel entrance means drivers must decide earlier whether to take the Sydney Harbour Bridge or the Harbour Tunnel.
- ▪Entrance changes at Falcon Street and Ernest Street will redirect traffic, potentially increasing congestion on local roads in North Sydney and Cammeray.
- ▪North Sydney Mayor Zoë Baker warned the changes could cause gridlock similar to the 2023 Rozelle Interchange opening.
- ▪Transport for NSW says dedicated bus lanes and early lane decisions will improve long-term traffic flow and reduce last-minute lane changes.
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Changes to Warringah Freeway raise fears of Rozelle Interchange-like traffic chaosSBy Sean Tarek GoodwinTopic:Roads28m ago28 minutes agoFri 1 May 2026 at 9:08pmTraffic changes to the Warringah Freeway will take effect on the weekend. (ABC News: Abubakr Sajid)abc.net.au/news/warringah-freeway-upgrades-completed-fears-for-traffic-chaos/106632218Link copiedShareShare articleConcerns have been raised changes to the country's busiest road this weekend will create traffic chaos, with congestion on nearby streets.The Warringah Freeway, which links Sydney's north to the CBD, has been undergoing a $2 billion redevelopment since 2022, intended to improve traffic flows and prepare for the opening of the Western Harbour Tunnel in 2028.About 250,000 motorists use the Warringah Freeway each day,…
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