Sydney Harbour Bridge closed due to unauthorised climber

An unauthorised climber on the Sydney Harbour Bridge has forced police to shut numerous lanes on the bridge, causing severe traffic delays in both directions.

A police spokeswoman says multiple reports were received around 4:30am this morning and negotiations with the man are ongoing.

The Traffic Management Centre have warned motorists saying, “It doesn’t look like it’s going to have a quick resolution … it’s basically going to throw peak into chaos for anyone coming into the Sydney CBD.”