Bradfield Highway

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About Bradfield Highway

The Bradfield Highway is a short urban freeway in central Sydney that connects the Cahill Expressway with the Warringah Freeway in North Sydney. As part of this route, it crosses the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. The road is named after the engineer John Bradfield, who oversaw the construction of the bridge. Since opening in 1932, it has played a central role in the city's transportation network. The six lanes on the bridge are managed flexibly depending on the time of day and traffic volume, with the direction of travel shown electronically. Besides regular car traffic, the route also served as the course for the marathon races during the 2000 Summer Olympics.

Based on the article “Bradfield Highway” from the German Wikipedia, summarized and rephrased by a language modelLicense CC BY-SA 4.0

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Coordinates: -33.85250° N · 151.21056° E
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Identifier: ID dc62715d-5f2…

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FAQ about Bradfield Highway

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What is the Bradfield Highway in Sydney?

The Bradfield Highway is a short urban freeway in central Sydney, Australia, that runs across the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. It connects the Cahill Expressway with the Warringah Freeway in North Sydney. travelguide195 lists the Bradfield Highway in the historic sites category.

Who is the Bradfield Highway named after, and how long has it existed?

The Bradfield Highway in Sydney is named after the engineer John Bradfield, who oversaw the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The road opened in 1932. Since then, it has played a central role in Sydney's transportation network.

How are the lanes on the Bradfield Highway controlled?

The six lanes of the Bradfield Highway on the Sydney Harbour Bridge are managed flexibly depending on the time of day and traffic volume. The current direction of travel is displayed electronically. This allows the route in central Sydney to adapt to changing traffic.

What role did the Bradfield Highway play in the 2000 Olympic Games?

The Bradfield Highway in Sydney was part of the course for the marathon races at the 2000 Summer Olympics. Runners crossed the Sydney Harbour Bridge on this road. At other times, the Bradfield Highway serves regular car traffic.

What can you see around the Bradfield Highway in Sydney?

Around the Bradfield Highway in Sydney, you'll find several viewpoints and historic sites. travelguide195 lists, among others, the Pylon Lookout, about 231 meters away, the Sydney Harbour Circle Walk (about 385 m), Kirribilli Lookout (about 440 m), Copes Lookout (about 453 m), BridgeMuseum Sydney (about 549 m), the Parbury Ruins (about 558 m), and the Cahill Walk (about 585 m). If you need a break, travelguide195 lists about 17 restaurants within 500 meters.

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