Sydney light rail construction to make 'life very difficult' for commuters

By Matt O'Sullivan
Updated May 3 2016 - 8:13pm, first published 7:59pm
CBD co-ordinator general Marg Prendergast and Transport Minister Andrew Constance are warning commuters to expect disruptions. Photo: Janie Barrett
CBD co-ordinator general Marg Prendergast and Transport Minister Andrew Constance are warning commuters to expect disruptions. Photo: Janie Barrett
Protesters opposed to the removal of fig trees on Anzac Parade leave an enclosure. Photo: Janie Barrett
Protesters opposed to the removal of fig trees on Anzac Parade leave an enclosure. Photo: Janie Barrett
A fence is closed around Anzac Parade Moreton Bay fig trees scheduled for destruction to make room for the light rail. Photo: Janie Barrett
A fence is closed around Anzac Parade Moreton Bay fig trees scheduled for destruction to make room for the light rail. Photo: Janie Barrett

Commuters in Sydney's south east have been warned to expect major disruptions to their daily travel into and out of the CBD as construction ramps up on the $2.1 billion light rail project.