WESTERN DISTRIBUTOR
The snake-like viaducts of the Western Distributor across Darling Harbour, shown prior to the construction of the Cross City Tunnel. (Vi Ong)
Length: 4km
Northern Terminus: Bradfield Hwy & Cahill Expressway, Millers Point
Western Terminus: Victoria Rd & The Crescent, White Bay (Rozelle)
Route Markers: Metroad 4 & State Route 40
RTA Internal Classification: Main Road 165
Opened to traffic:
2 September 1972 - Harbour Bridge to Day St (southbound lanes)
30 September 1972 - Harbour Bridge to Day St (northbound lanes)
December 1972 - Pyrmont Bridge to northbound Day St ramp
May 1980 - Westbound viaduct from Day St to Harris St
August 1981 - Eastbound viaduct from Pyrmont St to Day St
December 1987 - Westbound viaduct from Harris St to Pyrmont Bridge Rd
December 1987 - Eastbound viaduct from Miller St to Pyrmont St
October 1990 - Fig Street connection
December 1991 - Underpass at Victoria Rd/The Crescent intersection
December 1995 - Anzac Bridge
Explore the Western Distributor:
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click HERE for Construction Information and History
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click HERE to see Pages 1 & 4 of the brochure for opening of the Western Distributor
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click HERE to see Pages 2 & 3 of the brochure for opening of the Western Distributor
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click HERE for Historic Photos
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click HERE to see current photos of the Western Distributor
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click HERE for Interactive Map 1
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click HERE for Interactive Map 2
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click HERE for Interactive Map 3
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click HERE for a special page on Anzac Bridge
