A dire warning for Kylie Minogue and Ed Sheeran concert-goers in Sydney, with over 150,000 concert-goers, rugby fans and WorldPride fans flooding the streets
Betters heading out to enjoy their Friday night in Sydney could be faced with a transport and traffic nightmare.
Delays are expected at four major events bringing over 150,000 people to the city and NSW Transport is urging revelers to use public transport.
British superstar Ed Sheeran is set to play a sold-out gig at the Accor Stadium in Sydney Olympic Park tonight, with around 83,500 people flocking to see the show.
Parking at Sydney Olympic Park has already sold out and NSW Transport is ‘urging customers’ to take buses, trains and other public transport.
NSW Transport said in a statement: “Significant delays are expected on the roads approaching the district, particularly during the already busy Friday night peak. Fans are urged to take public transport to avoid traffic delays.
Betters heading out to enjoy their Friday night in Sydney could be faced with a transport and traffic nightmare. Delays are expected at four major events bringing over 150,000 people to the city and NSW Transport is urging revelers to use public transport. Over at The Domain, Kylie Minogue (pictured) will be leading the Live and Proud concert
“Express and limited-stop trains to Olympic Park run regularly from Central and Western Line stations to get you to the concert, with frequent return trips to take you home each night.
‘The stadium is a 10-minute walk from Olympic Park train station.’
Over at The Domain, Kylie Minogue, English singer Charlie XCX and Jessica Mauboy will headline the Live and Proud concert with an estimated attendance of 21,000.
Fans attending this show were also urged to look into public transportation.
Adding to the traffic jams, Super Rugby starts its season at Allianz Stadium in Moore Park from 19.35 with a capacity of up to 45,500 spectators.
British superstar Ed Sheeran (pictured) is set to play a sold-out gig at the Accor Stadium in Sydney Olympic Park tonight, with around 83,500 people flocking to see the show. Parking at Sydney Olympic Park has already sold out and NSW Transport is ‘urging customers’ to take buses, trains and other public transport
NSW Transport said in a statement: “Significant delays are expected on the roads approaching the district, particularly during the already busy Friday night peak. Fans are urged to take public transport to avoid traffic delays.
NSW Transport has encouraged Footy fans to take the light rail to the game and avoid the streets.
Thousands have also flocked to Surry Hills tonight, where roads are closed to WorldPride’s Pride Villages, which will host stands, performances and street parties.
The crowds will only resume on Saturday night when the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras returns to Oxford Street after a two-year hiatus, with an estimated 300,000 partygoers expected at the parade alone.
The following weekend will be just as busy when English pop star Harry Styles plays two sold-out shows at Accor Stadium on March 3rd and 4th, again drawing 83,500 concert-goers each night.
On the same days, WorldPride will host a “one off street party” with the famous Oxford Street closed from Liverpool Street to Flinders Street.
Thousands have also flocked to Surry Hills tonight, where roads are closed to WorldPride’s Pride Villages, which will host stands, performances and street parties