Gladesville Bridge — Attraction in Sydney

A most sincere thanks to both of you, who will probably never see this notification of gratitude. Sat Nov 23, I had merged onto Gladeville Bridge travelling south when this little white car (with P plates I think) started to weave across all 4 lanes, at a speed quite inappropriate for the heaviness of the traffic right in the middle of the Saturday lunchtime!

I was watching him (her,)as he wove in & out forcing his (her) way between cars that did not have the space. I was looking at this driver as he kept coming into my lane by as much as 20-30 cms. I was concerned that this car would sideswipe mine.

Suddenly I heard 3 noises from my husband. I turned & looked straight ahead. My reflexes applied the brakes very rapidly to only see this white thing infront of my face & BANG!! into the back of the car ahead of me.

The vehicle behind me stopped, checked our condition - me bruises on my arms from the air bags. I now know what they look like, feel like slamming into my chest & what's inside them! My husband had no injuries nor the other driver. We were VERY...

50 year anniversary of Gladesville Bridge On 1 October 2014, the NSW Government celebrated the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Gladesville Bridge and the recognition of the bridge as an Engineering Heritage International Marker by Engineers Australia. When opened on 2 October 1964 it was, at 1000 feet (305 meters) the longest span concrete bridge in the world. It remained so until superseded in 1980 by the 416-meter span Krk Bridge in Croatia. It replaced a two-lane iron truss bridge built in 1881 which was the only road crossing of the river east of Parramatta until the Sydney Harbour Bridge...

The Gladesville Bridge is an impressive piece of Sydney’s history and engineering. Opened in 1964, it was once the longest concrete-arch bridge in the world — and still feels grand today. Walking or cycling across offers stunning views over the Parramatta River and city skyline, especially at sunset.

It’s easily accessible and connects Drummoyne with Huntleys Point, making it a great short walk or photo stop. The only downside is the traffic noise, but the views more than...