Vehicle height limits
Tunnel clearance heights vary across our roads in Sydney and may also vary depending on the direction you’re travelling in.
Do not enter a tunnel if you drive a vehicle over these heights.
Cross City Tunnel: 4.4 m
Eastern Distributor: 4.4 m
Lane Cove Tunnel: 4.4 m
Hills M2 - Eastbound: 5.0m
Hills M2 - Westbound: 5.3m
M5 East:
- Bexley Arncliffe tunnel: 4.6m
- Cooks River tunnel: 4.6m
- Airport tunnel eastbound (operated by Transport for NSW): 4.4m
All vehicles travelling eastbound on the M5 East, with a height of 4.4m or above must exit at either Marsh Street or Princes Highway and proceed on alternative routes.
NorthConnex: 5.1m
WestConnex M4: 5.1m
WestConnex M8: 5.1m
If your vehicle exceeds these heights, ensure you observe the roadside signs for the alternative route provided.