Spend less time driving and more time livingThe Cross City Tunnel is a fully electronic, cashless motorway which transports motorists under the Sydney CBD, saving time and avoiding traffic.
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Using the Cross City Tunnel
Getting in and out of the Cross city Tunnel is easy, quick and convenient
From the East: Enter from New South Head Road
From the West: Enter from Anzac Bridge
From the CBD: Enter From Harbour Street
You can even enter the Cross City Tunnel from the Eastern Distributor - just follow the signs. Or you can get to the Airport using the Cross City Tunnel and the Eastern Distributor
Quick and Convenient
Cars travel through the Cross City Tunnel at 80kmh without stopping, avoiding slow moving traffic in the city. You can avoid up to 18 sets of traffic lights. The Cross City Tunnel removes around one million cars from the CBD each month.
Cross City Tunnel CBD Entrance at Harbour Street
Independent studies undertaken by austraffic have illustrated that motorists can save time and get to their destinations quickly by using the Cross City Tunnel, for example:
World Square (CBD) to Airport
Cross City Tunnel - 13.33 minutes
Average speed - 46.5 kmh
Double Bay to Balmain
Cross City Tunnel - 7.35 minutes
Average Speed - 48.8kmh
(test undertaken Fri Dec 07 between 11am and 1pm)
Rozelle to Rushcutters Bay
Cross City Tunnel - 4.47 minutes
(test undertaken Fri Dec 22 between 7.00am and 9.30pm)
Electronic Tolling
There are no cash booths in the Cross City Tunnel. No queues, no waiting. It is best if your car has an Electronic Tag installed.
If you travel through the Cross City Tunnel without a Tag, simply call 90 333 999 and you can pay the toll (other charges apply). However, it is far simpler to get a tag and save the hassle! See www.tollpay.com.au
Safety
We are very serious about safety at the Cross City Tunnel, that is why we have multiple signs advising motorists if there is an incident or maintenance activities in the tunnel. On some occasions, you may be asked to slow down via overhead warning signs or through our `in car' broadcast system (it is always best to have your radio on when in the tunnel).
Cross City Tunnel Entrance from New South Head Road
Plan Your Trip
The Cross City Tunnel provides so many opportunities to save time, avoid traffic and stress. Next time you are planning a trip and you need to get through the city, use the Cross City Tunnel - there are so many options for saving time:
Eastern Suburbs to Balmain
Eastern Suburbs to Leichardt
Eastern Suburbs to ANZ Stadium
Eastern Suburbs to Fish Markets
Eastern Suburbs to Entertainment Centre
Eastern Suburbs to Darling Harbour
Eastern Suburbs to Casino
Airport to George Street CBD
George Street CBD to Airport
Hunters Hill to the Airport
Airport to Five Dock
Annandale to Rose Bay
Rozelle to Airport
Concord to the Sydney Cricket Ground
Lilyfield to Watson's Bay
Burwood to Bondi
Just Plan your trip a in advance by using the detailed maps on our website and you will be saving time in no time.
Street Level Maps
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Cross City Tunnel Main Map
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| City North - Harbour Bridge Exit |
Darling Harbour - CBD Entrance-Exit |
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| Eastern Distributor Entrance-Exit | Rushcutters Bay - Eastern Suburbs Entrance-Exit |
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