ANZAC Bridge - Sydney

Closing the two halves   The closing of the two halves of the bridge took place on 24th July 1995 in the evening to avoid movements due to temperature changes. The two halves were jacked apart and clamped with temporary beams before the final concrete segment was cast.

The form traveller on the eastern end - viewed from the old bridge
as the close approaches.

"The gap" looking west as the close approaches.

Close up view looking south

These pictures were taken a couple of days before closing. It was a cold grey day.

Close up view looking north

View of the gap between the two bridge halves.
The form traveller's last segment is almost complete.

This Plaque, visible from the pedestrian footpath on the middle of the bridge, celebrates the closure.