By ANNA USHER

Local commuters face delays and traffic confusion when major road changes get underway this week as part of the Warringah Freeway upgrade project.

From Friday 16 June, the Military Road citybound bus lane will close on approach to the Warringah Freeway for up to 18 months, as work to build a new dedicated bus on ramp begins.

The shakeup means traffic travelling along Military Road and turning from Falcon Street onto the Warringah Freeway will be reduced from three lanes to two, with buses and general traffic merging.

The planned citybound bus on ramp, a separated raised bridge structure, has been designed to remove buses from citybound freeway lanes, Transport NSW said.

“It will remove buses from the citybound freeway lanes, improving travel times and safety for our customers by reducing the need for buses to weave across general traffic lanes,” a spokesperson told Mosman Collective.

City bound workers are advised to adjust their current weekday morning timetables for a less stressful trip into the CBD.

“If you’re driving or catching a bus towards the city along Military Road, consider travelling before 7.15am or after 8.45am on weekdays for a smoother commute,” the spokesperson said.

“Mondays and Fridays are less busy days on the transport network.”

Walkers and cyclists on Falcon St aren’t spared either, with the shared path on the southbound side (between Falcon and Merlin St) closed for the next 18 months.

“Pedestrians and cyclists will be required to detour an additional 700 metres.”

“If you’re driving citybound along Military Road, please stay alert and follow signs, we’re told, “you may also consider switching to public transport for a smoother trip.”

Travelling from suburbs in North Sydney LGA

• Consider catching the T1 North Shore train from St Leonards, Wollstonecraft, Waverton, North Sydney, or Milsons Point stations to Wynyard, Town Hall, Central or Redfern, and then walk or transfer to train or light rail services to reach your destination.
• Consider catching the F4 Pyrmont Bay ferry from McMahons Point or Milsons Point to Circular Quay and then walk or transfer to train or light rail services to reach your destination.
• Consider catching the F5 Neutral Bay ferry from Neutral Bay, Kurraba Point, or Kirribilli to Circular Quay and then walk or transfer to train or light rail services to reach your destination.

Travelling from suburbs in Mosman LGA

• Consider catching the F6 Mosman Bay ferry from Mosman or Cremorne Point to Circular Quay and then walk or transfer to train or light rail services to reach your destination.
• If you would prefer to continue using bus services or driving to the CBD, we recommend travelling before 7:15am or after 8:45am on weekdays where possible to avoid delays. Mondays and Fridays are less busy days on the transport network.

Travelling from Northern Beaches LGA

• If you currently travel by car to North Sydney or the CBD through Military Rd, consider catching the bus for a smoother journey. Available bus services include B1, 165X, 168X, 174X, 176X, 177X, 180X, 181X, 190X. We recommend travelling before 7.15am or after 8.45am on weekdays for a better commute. Mondays are also less busy days on the bus network. More seats may also be available on non-B-Line express buses during the morning peak.
• You may also consider catching the 199 bus service from Palm Beach via Mona Vale and Dee Why to Manly Wharf, followed by the F1 Manly Ferry to Circular Quay. These services run every 10 minutes on weekdays. From Circular Quay you can walk or transfer to a train or light rail service to reach your destination. Park&Ride car parks are available in short walking distance to 199 bus stops at Brookvale, Dee Why, Mona Vale, Narrabeen, and Warriewood.
• If you’re driving to Macquarie Park, you may have a better experience travelling via Forest Way, rather than via the M2.
  For more public transport options visit the Trip Planner, and for live traffic updates visit Live Traffic NSW.
• More information about the Military Road lane change
• More information about the Warringah Freeway Upgrade project.

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