The Opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge By isabela.s Jul 28, 1923 Turning of the first sod Oct 26, 1928 Arch construction Aug 19, 1930 Joining of the arches Jan 19, 1932 The first test train, a steam locomotive, safely crossed the bridge Jan 21, 1932 Last rivet driven through the deck to hold the bridge together Mar 14, 1932 3 postage stamps were issued to commemorate the imminent opening of the bridge Mar 19, 1932 Sydney Harbour Bridge opened