Motorists travelling across the Sydney Harbour Bridge this morning are experiencing huge delays after a man climbed into the bridge’s southern arch. Police and emergency services have closed several lanes as they attempt to communicate with the climber.
If attempting to travel across the bridge, in either direction, this morning, motorists are advised to find alternative means. At present, two northbound lanes and a southbound lane are closed and speed restrictions are in place for the lanes that remain open.
7News have reported a 30km traffic jam on the southbound approach to the Bridge as police continue to negotiate with the man.
30km traffic jam on the southbound approach to the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Cahill Expressway closed northbound above Circular Quay. Police are still negotiating with a man who has illegally climbed the bridge. https://t.co/oXbU1p1qZ6 #7News pic.twitter.com/0rEwx1dyk5
— 7 News Sydney (@7NewsSydney) April 3, 2018
LiveTrafficSyd also have vision of the lengthy delays.
SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE: Continue to stay away from approaches to the bridge due to ongoing police operation. Southbound traffic queued back onto M2 in North Epping & northbound back onto Victoria Rd, Gladesville. pic.twitter.com/Tv6Rwvqyxe
— Live Traffic Sydney (@LiveTrafficSyd) April 3, 2018
For those travelling by train, services on the North Shore Line and Northern Line are still operational across the bridge and should not be affected, however buses are experiencing 30 minute delays.
Services on the #NorthShoreLine and #NorthernLine are running as normal over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and are not affected by the police operation. https://t.co/yNngBqiKlU
— T1 Sydney Trains (@T1SydneyTrains) April 3, 2018
If you’re about to head into work via car, it’s probably best you take the train today. Those already travelling might not have much warning, but if you know of anyone heading in across the bridge, perhaps try and call them and let them know to use the Sydney Harbour Tunnel or cross at Gladesville instead.
The latest update suggests that the Cahill Expressway is closed northbound above Circular Quay. There are diversions via the Harbour Tunnel but signficant delays are expected.
CAHILL EXPRESSWAY: Closed northbound above Circular Quay due to ongoing police operation on Harbour Bridge. Diversion via Harbour Tunnel, but expect long delays.
— Live Traffic Sydney (@LiveTrafficSyd) April 3, 2018
To keep ahead of traffic updates, keep an eye on the LiveTrafficSyd Twitter account, which is covering the delays around the bridge. Twitter is the best source of information at this point, so keep on eye on timelines there to find out when the Bridge may be reopened.
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