Central Sydney traffic: Crashes, delays, updates

The daily commute is better with a little planning. Here's some roads it might be best to avoid today

Congestion on the M1. Photographer: Liam Kidston.

Latest traffic alerts and road works for the Central Sydney region:

Traffic incidents since midnight: 7

Roadworks to avoid: 18

New roadworks this week: 3

Roadworks projects to be completed in the next 30 days:

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Traffic incidents by suburb (most recently updated items are listed first):

Sydney

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Affected street: Erskine Street near Shelley Street

Alert created at 6.17pm, May 17. Last updated at 8.17pm, May 17.

Advice: Reduce your speed. Exercise caution.

Sydney

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Affected street: Sydney Harbour Tunnel near

Alert created at 6.48pm, May 17. Last updated at 8.12pm, May 17.

Advice: Expect delays.

Sydney

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Affected street: Sydney Harbour Bridge near

Alert created at 4.40pm, May 17. Last updated at 6.06pm, May 17.

Advice: Exercise caution. Expect delays.

Dawes Point

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Affected street: Cahill Expressway & Bradfield Highway near Sydney Harbour Bridge

Alert created at 2.49pm, May 17. Last updated at 4.42pm, May 17.

Advice: Exercise caution. Expect delays.

Millers Point

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Affected street: Western Distributor near Sydney Harbour Bridge

Alert created at 3.47pm, May 17. Last updated at 4.02pm, May 17.

Advice: Exercise caution. Expect delays.

Tempe

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Affected street: M8 Motorway near

Alert created at 2.29pm, May 17. Last updated at 2.44pm, May 17.

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Prepare to merge.

Sydney

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Affected street: Sydney Harbour Tunnel near

Alert created at 10.20am, May 17. Last updated at 10.29am, May 17.

Advice: Reduce your speed. Prepare to merge.

Redfern

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Affected street: South Dowling Street near Cleveland Street

Alert created at 9.12pm, May 16. Last updated at 9.35pm, May 16.

Advice: Exercise caution. Prepare to merge.

Sydney

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Affected street: Sydney Harbour Bridge near

Alert created at 9.20pm, July 18. Last updated at 3pm, May 16.

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Check signage. Changes to traffic conditions will be in place on the Sydney Harbour Bridge at various times while the bridge and other infrastructure are being upgraded and maintained. These changes include a combination of lane closures and speed reductions. At least one lane will be maintained in each direction during work hours. Access to Cahill Exp over Circular Quay southbound may not be available at times. Motorists can detour via the city using Grosvenor St, Bridge St, and Macquarie St for access to the Eastern Suburbs and airport.

Roadworks by suburb (most recently updated items are listed first):

Forest Lodge

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Affected street: Bridge Road near Ross Street

Alert created at 10.56am, December 19. Last updated at 6am, May 17.

Ends: 6am, May 30

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Check signage. Portable traffic control devices will allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time.

Alexandria

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Affected street: Gardeners Road near Kent Road

Alert created at 4.38pm, May 16. Last updated at 4.38pm, May 16.

Ends: 6am, June 6

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Check signage. Work will occur in stages on Gardeners Rd between Kent Rd and Botany Rd. Contraflow traffic conditions will be in place at each stage to allow motorists to pass in both directions. Work will also occur nightly from Fri 13 Jun to Sat 21 Jun, 10:30pm to 4:30am each night.

Glebe

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Affected street: Wentworth Park Road near Bridge Road

Alert created at 10.59am, May 2. Last updated at 10.41am, May 16.

Ends: 6.30am, May 19

Advice: Check signage. Allow extra travel time. Bridge Road: Contraflow traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to pass in both directions. Work will also occur the following week from 10pm Fri 23 May to 5am Mon 26 May.

Sydney

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Affected street: Sydney Harbour Tunnel near

Alert created at 12.35pm, March 28. Last updated at 6.21pm, May 14.

Ends: 7am, May 25

Advice: Use diversions. Plan your journey.

Sydney

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Affected street: Kent Street near Erskine Street

Alert created at 4.06pm, May 14. Last updated at 4.09pm, May 14.

Ends: 6am, June 5

Advice: Use diversions. Allow extra travel time.

Banksmeadow

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Affected street: Foreshore Road near Botany Road

Alert created at 2.55pm, May 14. Last updated at 2.56pm, May 14.

Ends: 6am, May 23

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Exercise caution. Traffic lights at the intersection of Foreshore Rd and Botany Rd will be flashing, and portable traffic lights will allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time.

Alexandria

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Affected street: Mcevoy Street near Stokes Avenue

Alert created at 11.57am, January 13. Last updated at 5.52pm, May 12.

Ends: 6.15am, May 26

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Check signage. Traffic lights at the intersection of McEvoy St and Wyndham St will be blacked out, and portable traffic lights will allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time.

Redfern

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Affected street: Cleveland Street near Regent Street

Alert created at 3.16pm, April 3. Last updated at 3.53pm, May 12.

Ends: 6.15am, May 30

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Check signage. Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time.

Eastgardens

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Affected street: Denison Street near Smith Street

Alert created at 12.21pm, May 9. Last updated at 12.21pm, May 9.

Ends: 6am, June 9

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Allow extra travel time. Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time.

Ultimo

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Affected street: Harris Street near William Henry Street

Alert created at 11.51am, March 11. Last updated at 6am, May 9.

Ends: 6.15am, June 23

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Allow extra travel time. Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions using portable traffic lights will be in place to allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time.

Woolloomooloo

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Affected street: Crown Street near Sir John Young Crescent

Alert created at 11.55am, May 6. Last updated at 11.55am, May 6.

Ends: 6am, May 21

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Check signage. Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time.

Sydney

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Affected street: Kent Street near Druitt Street

Alert created at 4.56pm, June 27. Last updated at 1.29pm, May 2.

Ends: 6am, June 9

Advice: Check signage. Reduce your speed.

Ultimo

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Affected street: Harris Street near William Henry Street

Alert created at 6.07pm, May 1. Last updated at 6.12pm, May 1.

Ends: 6.15am, May 22

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Check signage. Traffic lights at the intersection of Harris St and Macarthur St will be flashing yellow. Portable traffic lights will allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time.

Woolloomooloo

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Affected street: Cahill Expressway near Conservatorium Road

Alert created at 3.46pm, March 17. Last updated at 5.30am, April 29.

Ends: 5.45am, May 21

Advice: Check signage. Use diversions. Work will also occur Sun 22 to Mon 23 Jun, 10pm - 4:30am each night.

Alexandria

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Affected street: Botany Road near Wellington Street

Alert created at 11.18am, April 17. Last updated at 11.18am, April 17.

Ends: 6am, May 22

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Exercise caution. Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time. Portable traffic lights will be in use.

Sydney

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Affected street: Castlereagh Street near King Street

Alert created at 4.25pm, April 15. Last updated at 4.25pm, April 15.

Ends: 10.30am, May 18

Advice: Use diversions. Allow extra travel time.

Sydney

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Affected street: Cahill Expressway near

Alert created at 2.07pm, April 15. Last updated at 2.07pm, April 15.

Ends: 6am, May 22

Advice: Use diversions. Allow extra travel time.

Millers Point

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Affected street: Kent Street near Margaret Street

Alert created at 4.23pm, April 2. Last updated at 10.44am, April 15.

Ends: 6.30am, May 22

Advice: Check signage. Exercise caution. Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time.

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