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Tom Uglys Bridge is a road bridge crossing the Georges River in southern Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The steel truss structure opened in 1929 and replaced a ferry service that had previously carried people and vehicles across the river. Its construction provided a direct road connection between the southern suburbs and helped accommodate the growth of motor traffic in the area.
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Where is Tom Uglys Bridge?
Tom Uglys Bridge crosses the Georges River in southern Sydney, New South Wales, carrying the Princes Highway between Blakehurst and the Sutherland Shire. The name refers to the crossing near Tom Uglys Point. [NSW Transport](https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/system/files/media/documents/2023/nsw-vehicular-ferries-summary-report.pdf)
When did Tom Uglys Bridge replace the ferry?
The original bridge first opened to traffic on 26 April 1929 and was officially opened on 11 May 1929. It replaced a ferry crossing that had caused delays of up to five hours during busy periods. [NSW school bridge history](https://sites.google.com/education.nsw.gov.au/ozziekids/bridges/tom-uglys-bridge)
Why is it called Tom Uglys Bridge?
The origin of the name is disputed. Local explanations include a connection to a man named Tom Huxley and another theory involving the Aboriginal name Tow-Weiry, so the exact derivation should not be stated as settled fact. [NSW school bridge history](https://sites.google.com/education.nsw.gov.au/ozziekids/bridges/tom-uglys-bridge)
Why are there two Tom Uglys Bridge structures?
The original crossing dates from 1929, while a second bridge was completed in 1987. The newer structure ended the old two-way traffic arrangement and increased capacity across the Georges River. [Tom Uglys Bridge](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Uglys_Bridge)
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