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Oversize truck movements on East Derwent Highway and Brooker Highway – April 2024

Motorists are asked to be aware of oversized truck movements from Bridgewater to Granton via the East Derwent Highway and Brooker Highway over coming months as major construction on the New Bridgewater Bridge continues.

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Major traffic changes in Bridgewater – February 2024

As major construction on the New Bridgewater Bridge continues, significant traffic changes will take place in Bridgewater and will remain in place until traffic is moved onto the New Bridgewater Bridge in 2025.

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New Bridgewater Bridge traffic switch in Granton – December 2023

With major construction of the new Bridgewater Bridge now underway, changes to the way traffic travels through the project site will come into place from next week so that construction can continue safely.

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Continued closure of Bridgewater Bridge lifting span – November 2023

To facilitate the construction of the New Bridgewater Bridge, the existing Bridgewater Bridge lifting span will remain closed until after the completion of the project in 2025.

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Drive safely through road work sites at night – November 2023

Drivers travelling through the New Bridgewater Bridge project site are reminded to drive to the conditions and follow directions given by traffic controllers, especially at night.

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Changed traffic conditions in Granton – August 2023

Changes to traffic conditions on Black Snake Road and the Brooker Highway northbound on and off ramps in Granton are now in place as major construction continues on the new Bridgewater Bridge.

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New Bridgewater Bridge concrete facility supporting local jobs and upskilling workers – July 2023

A new purpose-built pre-cast concrete production facility that will produce more than 1,000 segments needed to build the new Bridgewater Bridge has opened in Bridgewater.

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Changed traffic conditions on Old Main Road, Bridgewater – May 2023

As part of the New Bridgewater Bridge Project, the northern end of Old Main Road has been closed.

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Changed traffic conditions in Bridgewater and Granton – May 2023

Changes to traffic conditions on Main Road, Granton and Gunn Street, Bridgewater will start from next week as major construction continues on the new Bridgewater Bridge.

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Construction ramps up on New Bridgewater Bridge – April 2023

Major construction of the long-awaited New Bridgewater Bridge is underway, with important pieces of the project’s temporary bridge arriving on site.

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Building a workforce to build a new Bridgewater Bridge – March 2023

More than 50 job seekers new to the construction industry have fast-tracked their knowledge base as they prepare to work on Tasmania’s biggest transport infrastructure project.

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Oversize truck movements on Brooker Highway and East Derwent Highway

Motorists are asked to be aware of oversized truck movements from the Port of Hobart to Bridgewater and Granton over coming months as major construction continues on the new Bridgewater Bridge.

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Temporary closure of Bridgewater Bridge lifting span – January 2023

To facilitate the construction of the new Bridgewater Bridge, the Department of State Growth will temporarily close the lifting span on the existing Bridgewater Bridge.

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New Bridgewater Bridge wins planning award – December 2022

As major construction on the New Bridgewater Bridge Project continues to ramp up, the success of the project to date has this week been recognised, winning the 2022 Planning Institute of Australia Tasmania – Planning Excellence Award for Strategic Planning Project.

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Final plans released for New Bridgewater Bridge – November 2022

The final plans for the new Bridgewater Bridge have been released after three years of design development and community consultation.

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New Bridgewater Bridge traffic changes

With major construction of the new Bridgewater Bridge set to be underway by the end of the year, changes to the way people travel through the area will come into place from next week.

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Construction to start soon on New Bridgewater Bridge – August 2022

Work to build the highly anticipated New Bridgewater Bridge will start in coming months, with early works progressing on site.

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Bridgewater boat ramp to be closed – August 2022

To keep the public and our workers safe, the Bridgewater boat ramp and jetty will be closed from Monday, 22 August 2022.

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Brooker Highway lane closure at Granton – August 2022

One southbound lane of the Brooker Highway between the Granton roundabout and Black Snake Road overpass will be closed from 7.00pm on Monday, 15 August 2022 for around two weeks.

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Contract signed and work to start soon on new Bridgewater Bridge – July 2022

Work to build the new Bridgewater Bridge will start in coming months after a Design and Construct contract for the $786 million project was signed today.

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New Bridgewater Bridge gets the green light

The independent Major Project Assessment Panel appointed by the Tasmanian Planning Commission has approved the construction of the new Bridgewater Bridge.

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Early Activities for the New Bridgewater Bridge Project – April 2022

As part of the Early Activities for the New Bridgewater Bridge Project, site investigations are taking place across Bridgewater and Granton.

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Contractor selected to build new Bridgewater Bridge – December 2021

McConnell Dowell has been named as the contractor chosen to deliver the largest transport infrastructure project in Tasmania’s history, the new Bridgewater Bridge, ahead of the start of construction in 2022.

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Inspiring the next generation of bridge builders - September 2021

The New Bridgewater Bridge Project took some time out recently to inspire the next generation of bridge builders.

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Tenders received for New Bridgewater Bridge - Aug 2021

The New Bridgewater Bridge Project has reached its biggest milestone to date, with tenders received for the design and construction of the $576 million project.

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Work continues on New Bridgewater Bridge Project - June 2021

Work on the $576 million project to build a new Bridgewater Bridge is on track with construction to start next year.

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Assessment Criteria finalised for New Bridgewater Bridge Major Project - May 2021

In consultation with a range of stakeholders and regulators, the independent Development Assessment Panel, appointed by the Tasmanian Planning Commission, has finalised a set of assessment criteria for the New Bridgewater Bridge major project.

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Reference design engagement report released - Jan 2021

In late 2020, a reference design for the New Bridgewater Bridge to the community for feedback.

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New Bridgewater Bridge declared a major project - Dec 2020

The New Bridgewater Bridge Project made history late last year, becoming the first project in the State to be declared a Major Project as part of the Tasmanian Government's new Major Projects legislation.

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Country’s best compete to build new Bridgewater Bridge - Dec 2020

Two of the country’s top construction companies have been shortlisted to build Hobart’s new Bridgewater Bridge.

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New Bridgewater Bridge reference design released for feedback - Oct 2020

The New Bridgewater Bridge Project has reached a major milestone this month, on time, with four of the country’s top construction companies submitting proposals to be considered to build the $576 million project.

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Design requirements confirmed for new Bridgewater Bridge - July 2020

The work to build the New Bridgewater Bridge is progressing, with the formal release of approved design requirements for the bridge.

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