The Bridges of Sydney Series: Tom Uglys Bridge

Tom Uglys Bridge in Sydney’s southern region is really a tale of two bridges. Joining the St George region from the north to the Sutherland Shire region to the south. Both passing over the famous Georges River, it’s a great looking structure from many different angles.

The western bridge (above) was completed and opened in 1929 and the eastern bridge (below) completed and opened in 1987.

As the population grew in southern Sydney in the late 1920’s the punt that was used to ferry the people and cars access the two points was replaced with the new bridge in 1929.

As the population grew again after WW2, the people in southern Sydney needed a second bridge to handle the increase in traffic and eventually the second bridge was built in 1987.

Now with the two bridges, the original bridge is for north bound motorists and the newer eastern bridge is for the south bound motorists. Making 6 lanes in total with 3 each side.

It’s a bridge I photograph and cross quite regularly, and the two bridges really have their own personality. I’d have to say I prefer the older and original one the most as it really is a great looking structure. And it just photographs really well.

As nice as the second bridge is, the older style one just looks great in pictures. But also the view of both of the bridges from underneath is quite amazing too, as they are not exactly parallel to each other. They are closer together at the northern end and it makes for a cool picture from underneath due to that.

Til next time!

Chris