The Gore Hill Freeway is a divided

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located in

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that is part of the

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and the Highway 1. The primary function of the freeway is to provide an alternative high-grade route from to and to reduce traffic demands on the Pacific Highway throughout Sydney's lower north shore, bypassing and .

History

Construction of the freeway commenced in August 1988 as part of the

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Roads Program and opened to traffic on 26 August 1992.

Route

In the north-west, the freeway terminus is at the interchange with the Pacific Highway, the

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and Longueville Road at Lane Cove. The south-eastern terminus is at the

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and Willoughby Road at . On signs the Gore Hill Freeway is signed only as ''Freeway''. Forming part of the Sydney Orbital Network, the freeway provides access to most of the suburbs in Sydney; it is also a major route to the north, south, east and west of the metropolis.

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s were pioneered as both art and architecture incorporating abstract road motifs in

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concrete and historical designs by

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. The language reinterprets local aboriginal rock engravings chipped into the ribbed retaining walls.

Exits and interchanges

The entire road is in the City of Willoughby local government area.

References

External links

* Streets in Sydney Highway 1 (Australia) Gore Hill, New South Wales Artarmon, New South Wales {{Australia-road-stub

History

Route

Exits and interchanges

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