Route selected for new Dubbo Bridge
20 June 2017
NSW Government: Premier Gladys Berejiklian and
Member for Dubbo Troy Grant today announced a preferred route has been
selected for a new
bridge to cross the Macquarie River at Dubbo.
The Newell Highway is an important road link for freight between
Queensland and
Victoria and regional centres in Western
NSW.
“As Dubbo grows and traffic volumes increase, delays to local traffic
and highway transport are also increasing,” Ms Berejiklian said.
“There are now around 37,500 vehicles crossing the Macquarie River every
day and as Dubbo grows so are the pressures on existing crossings which
is why the new bridge is needed.”
The preferred option involves a new intersection at Thompson Street and
the Newell Highway, a new road along the western river bank, and a new
bridge which will join the Newell Highway at River Street in north
Dubbo.
Building the
new Dubbo Bridge will improve freight efficiency and
productivity for the Newell Highway for double road trains, B-triples
and AB triples, through Dubbo.
Mr Grant said the new bridge will provide a third river crossing for the
city.
“This project will ensure Dubbo has an extra flood-free river crossing
and will also improve access to future development in west Dubbo.”
“The project will also reduce peak hour traffic delays currently being
experienced at the Newell and Mitchell Highway intersection by upgrading
the intersection from a roundabout to traffic lights,” Mr Grant said.
The River Street route was chosen by Roads and Maritime Services based
on extensive community consultation and specialist studies.
Roads and Maritime will now begin work on the concept design and
environmental approvals with the community and stake holders, including
Dubbo Regional Council, having the opportunity to provide
feedback next year.
A number of drop in sessions are being held where the community can view
the preferred option and speak with the project team and I encourage
everyone to attend.
Drop in sessions will be held on
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Saturday 3 June from 8am to 12pm at Dubbo Farmers Markets;
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Thursday 8 June from 10am – 2pm at the Band Rotunda in Macquarie Street;
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Wednesday 14 June from 12.30pm to 4.30pm at Dubbo City Centre;
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Friday 23 June from 10am to 2pm at Orana Mall in front of Connor Clothing;
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Monday 26 June from 12pm to 4pm at Orana Mall in front of Connor Clothing.
The preferred option can also be viewed at Dubbo Regional Council, Dubbo
Regional Library and Western Plains Cultural Centre where it is on
display until Friday 30 June.
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Source: Roads & Maritime Services - www.rms.nsw.gov.au
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External Links: More information on the project can be viewed at www.rms.work/dubbobridge
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