Drivers warned of city traffic ahead of NYE celebrations

Motorists are being warned it will be challenging to drive and park around capital cities today. In Sydney, the Cahill Expressway has now shut with rolling road closures in and around the city beginning mid-afternoon. Additionally, there are two closures of the Anzac Bridge and the Sydney Harbour Bridge will close at 11pm for the midnight fireworks. Meanwhile, in Melbourne, critical roads like Flinders Street, Collins and Swanston Street will all begin closing from 5pm. While in Brisbane, there are several road closures impacting South Bank, Kangaroo Point and the city. Authorities say traffic will be most affected after the celebrations.