Early works are progressing on the new Bridgewater Bridge.
It’s the state’s largest ever infrastructure project and will fix the missing link in Tasmania’s National Highway, improve connections at Bridgewater and Granton, and cater for cyclists and pedestrians with a safe shared path.
Selected contractors McConnell Dowell has spent the past six months further developing the bridge design and preparing to start work on the new bridge.
On the Bridgewater side, a new ramp from Boyer Road onto the bridge will offer easy access for local traffic wanting to travel south, while Gunn Street will join with Old Main Road under the new bridge.
On the southern side of the river, the journey from Hobart to New Norfolk will be uninterrupted, with a dedicated slip lane to be installed from the Brooker Highway onto the Lyell Highway.
Selected contractors McConnell Dowell has spent the past six months further developing the bridge design and preparing to start work on the new bridge.
The Commonwealth Government has committed $628.8 million towards the $786 million jointly funded project, with the Tasmanian Government providing the remaining $157.2 million.
Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development Minister Catherine King says improving connectivity is a key priority for the Albanese Government.
“We’re investing in a range of projects across Tasmania to improve traffic flow and decrease bottlenecks, while supporting jobs and economic growth,” Ms King said.
Lyons MP Brian Mitchell maintains it’s a major transport infrastructure upgrade which aims to meet the current and future needs of motorists, cyclists and pedestrians alike.
The mammoth project will include more than 800 direct and indirect jobs, including creating more than 200 new jobs for Tasmanians.
It is expected that traffic will be driving on the new bridge by the end of 2024.
For more information on the works, click here, and check out the early phases of construction below.
