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Journey through time as the Bridge turns 90 – (includes a quote by Sydney University engineer and bridge expert Professor Wije Ariyaratne) Source:news.com.au A birthday extravaganza like no other is taking place this weekend as Sydney Harbour Bridge celebrates its 90th birthday. On Saturday, Sydneysiders will mark the anniversary of the iconic site’s opening in 1932 with a series of free concerts, pop-up art galleries and installations. In a special tribute, the pylons, upper and inner arches and under the road deck will light up over four nights, showcasing the bridge’s history. In a nod to the bridge’s early history, Sydney will take a step back in time as vintage transport, including an original train carriage from the bridge’s opening, cross the railway. Historic double-decker buses will operate from North Sydney and Wynyard while vintage ferries run between Milsons Point and Campbells Cove. The BridgeClimb is offering discounted birthday climbs, ...