Abergeldie awarded early works contract for New Dubbo Bridge

Abergeldie has been awarded an early works construction contract that forms part of the New Dubbo Bridge project in New South Wales.

The new bridge over the Macquarie River will ease congestion and enhance reliable access through Dubbo during flood events. The 660-metre bridge will connect the western side of the Macquarie River to River Street, travelling over the flood plain west of the river.

The $220 million project will include new and upgraded intersections at Thompson Street, Whylandra Street, and the Newell Highway. Intersections at Bourke Street and River Street will also be upgraded.

The package of works will see Abergeldie complete a realignment and reconstruction at the northern end of Darling Street, moving it to intersect with Brisbane Street instead of River Street.

The $220.2 million New Dubbo Bridge and associated works form part of the wider $1.7billion Newell Highway Upgrade.

Work is expected to begin in the coming months and will be open to traffic in early 2023. The project is being jointly funded by the Federal and NSW governments.

For more information on the project, click here.

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