New Bridgewater Bridge- Design Requirements
This project will provide a new river crossing between the Brooker Highway and Midland Highway, including connections to the Lyell Highway.
- The project will provide a new river crossing between the Brooker Highway and Midland Highway, including connections to the Lyell Highway.
- The new bridge will have a minimum design speed of 80km/h.
- The new bridge will include two lanes in each direction.
- The project will include the grade separation of the Lyell Highway Junction at Granton and Black Snake Lane at Granton.
- The new bridge will have a minimum airdraft clearance consistent with the navigable clearance under the Bowen Bridge.
- The new bridge will include a shared path for pedestrians and cyclists.
- The new bridge will include safety screens and barriers.
- The new bridge will not preclude the future use of the existing rail corridor.