Opening of Sydney Harbour Bridge By n28 Jul 28, 1923 First Sod Turned Mar 26, 1925 Foundation stones of southern abutment tower laid Oct 26, 1928 Construction of the main arch begins Nov 26, 1929 Erection of a record tonnage of steel on one day - 589 tonnes Aug 19, 1930 Main arch joined Jan 15, 1932 Last stone set in Pylons Jan 21, 1932 Last rivet driven in Mar 19, 1932 Road declared open for traffic - Syney history is made