Hi folks just did my first venture on OPH across the river from Sydney but from the very end of the bridge onwards the road condition is very poor, lots of debris and sharp objects. I feared a flat and yes, got one

also it seems two sections of roadworks has replaced some stretches with a kind of sharp edged rocky surface rather than Tarmac. Not sure if my flat was from there or the debris nearer the bridge.
Was I unlucky or is that just normal? (HTFU and take lots of tubes?). Seems like that area is a definite no go to me but I notice plenty of cyclists on it judging by Strata. Is there a trick to avoid flats?
I'm just talking about the first few kms north after the bridge, I guess it might get better as you climb up towards Calga.