Sydney Harbour Bridge Cycleway Ramp Opens with Heritage-Inspired Design

Earlier this year, a new cycle ramp measuring 170 meters was inaugurated at the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Created by Aspect Studios and Collins and Turner, the ramp provides step-free access for cyclists, removing the necessity to navigate 55 steps. Its serpentine form, inspired by the design of aircraft wings, is constructed from a lightweight steel framework supported by eight oval precast concrete columns. The ramp's design pays homage to the 1932 Sydney Harbour Bridge with a mica-rich paint finish and textured columns. A continuous bronze balustrade celebrates the Sydney Opera House, while public art by Jason Wing and Maddison Gibbs incorporates 133,000 hand-laid granite cobblestones. The project, chosen through a 2021 international design competition, also includes new footpaths, pedestrian crossings, and bike-repair stations.