A bridge that acts as a key Murray River crossing will be closed for six weeks from late May for upgrades – but not everyone is happy about it.
New bridge saves trucks from 46km detour
The new $2.1 million Tillegra Bridge over the Williams River has opened to traffic, allowing trucks – including B-doubles – to use the Dungog crossing, avoiding a 46-kilometre detour.
Townsville bridge closed for repairs over three weekends
Bowen Road Bridge, which is a key route in Townsville, will be closed for three weekends across October and November to replace the road surface and expansion joints. Read more
$290 million for bridge upgrades and truck safety programs
Over 350 projects centred around bridges and truck safety are set to share in more than $290 million in funding from the Australian Government.