Commuters face disruptions, delays over Sydney Harbour bridge closure
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A major police operation on the Sydney Harbour Bridge triggered widespread transport disruptions on Monday afternoon, with rail services suspended and multiple traffic lanes closed, disrupting thousands of commuters during peak travel hours.
Train services on the T1 North Shore Line between Wynyard and North Sydney were brought to a halt due to the incident. Commuters were urged to make alternative travel arrangements, including switching to Metro services where possible.
The police operation also caused significant disruptions to other rail lines, including the T1 Western Line, T9 Northern Line, T2 Leppington & Inner West Line, T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line, T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line, T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line, and the T8 Airport & South Line.
Additional delays were reported on the South Coast Line and Southern Highlands Line.
Traffic was similarly affected, with two northbound lanes and one southbound lane on the Harbour Bridge closed temporarily.
Motorists were advised to plan for extra travel time and remain cautious, as emergency services and traffic crews were on-site to manage the situation.
The disruptions coincided with the build-up to the West Tigers vs. Parramatta Eels NRL game, adding further strain to the city's transport network as fans made their way to the stadium.
By 4:00 p.m., all lanes on the Harbour Bridge had reopened, and train services between Wynyard and North Sydney had resumed.
However, authorities continued to warn commuters to allow extra time, stay updated through announcements and displays, and remain aware that travel alerts and service changes may occur at short notice.
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