Sydney commuters face traffic chaos as the city’s iconic Harbour Bridge and surrounding major roads are shut down.
About 50,000 people, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his partner Jodie Haydon, are expected to march across the bridge on Sunday as World Pride wraps up.
The morning march will be followed by a street party on Oxford Street and a closing ceremony on Sunday afternoon for 20,000 people in the Domain.
About 50,000 people are expected to march across the bridge on Sunday as World Pride wraps up. Picture: Instagram
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (pictured with Federal MP Ged Kearney) is among the huge crowd trekking through Sydney on Sunday.
The chaos wraps up a huge weekend for Sydney, as Pride events coincided with performances from Harry Styles and the Backstreet Boys.
Sunday’s march brings with it major road closures and disruptions to public transport.
The bridge and the Cahill Expressway over Circular Quay will be closed to motorists until about 11.30am.
Drivers who need to cross the bridge can use the Harbour Tunnel instead, Victoria Road or the Anzac Bridge as an alternative, but are warned to leave plenty of extra time with traffic expected to be heavy.
Major roads across Sydney have been shut down for the final weekend of World Pride. Picture: NSW LiveTraffic
The morning march will be followed by a street party on Oxford Street and a closing ceremony on Sunday afternoon for 20,000 people in the Domain. Picture: Instagram
Other major roads in the Sydney CBD, including Macquarie Street and College Street will be closed until 12pm, with parking restrictions also in place and vehicles in breach of special event clearways being towed.
Oxford Street between Flinders Street and Liverpool Street in Darlinghurst will remain closed until 4.30am Monday to leave space for the World Pride street party.
All northbound lanes of Flinders Street between Moore Park Road and Oxford Street will also be shut down.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area or be prepared for delays on detour routes through Kings Cross and Surry Hills including William Street and Cleveland Street.
Anyone hoping to get around the city is advised to use public transport, though bus routes that usually travel over the Harbour Bridge are starting and ending their trips at North Sydney or in the city while the bridge remains closed.
Passengers needing to cross the bridge are asked to catch a train instead.
Buses will also divert around the road closures in Darlinghurst until 4.30am Monday.
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