The first phase of the New Dubbo Bridge project will kick off this month on a critical new intersection starting this week.
This work is a crucial initial part of the $220.2 million Newell Highway Upgrade - Dubbo Bridge project that is jointly funded by the Australian and New South Wales governments on an 80:20 basis.
Abergeldie will deliver the new Brisbane Street and Darling Street intersection while Caporn Piling NSW Pty Ltd has been awarded the contract to deliver test piling in the floodplain.
Test piling work in the floodplain is expected to commence by October once Caporn Piling has finalised planning and mobilised to the site. The test piling will form part of the final bridge structure and is key to the delivery of the project.
The work will take approximately five months to complete, weather permitting. Lane closures and reduced speed limits will be in place while work is underway between 7am-6pm Monday to Friday and 8am-1pm on Saturday.
Access to the northern end of Darling Street at the intersection with River Street will be closed with a detour in place.
Plans are being finalised for the upgrade of the Thompson Street and Mitchell Highway intersection, with work expected to start by the end of the year, weather permitting.
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