New milestones reached on $220m Epping Bridge Project in NSW

Monica Gameng   |   May 4, 2023
Epping Bridge (cr: Transport for NSW)

Major milestones have been reached on the $220 million Epping Bridge Project in New South Wales with the release of the concept design as well as the award of the tender for key early works, taking the project a step closer to construction. 

The project is jointly funded by the Australian and New South Wales Governments, each contributing $110 million. 

“The new bridge will cater for future traffic growth while easing existing traffic congestion experienced in the area by motorists. 

“The Australian Government is pleased to be teaming up with the New South Wales Government to deliver this project, which addresses a well-known traffic bottleneck and ensures safety for motorists and pedestrians into the future,” Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King said. 

The proposed Epping Bridge Project will include: 

  • An additional westbound traffic lane 
  • An additional right turn lane southbound onto Blaxland Road 
  • A raised central median, with widened eastbound and westbound lanes 
  • A wider pedestrian and bicycle shared path 
  • Installation of new safety screens on the bridge 

“Epping Bridge spans the Northern Railway line, connecting to Beecroft Road and Carlingford Road. But this isn’t just a road upgrade, it’s about maintaining our rail infrastructure and supporting growing communities in our suburbs,” NSW Transport Minister Jo Haylen said. 

The delivery of this project complements the road and intersection upgrades – completed by Transport for NSW in 2018 – that reduced congestion in the Epping town centre. 

The new bridge will not only help reduce congestion, but it will also reduce travel times and improve safety for all road users. 

“This project will improve access, enhance transport links and reduce maintenance costs as part of the wider Epping Town Centre Urban Activation Plan,” NSW Roads Minister John Graham said. 

“Any local resident that has traversed the Epping Bridge in either the AM or PM peak periods is well aware of the need to increase the road capacity at this vital pinch point,” Federal Member for Bennelong Jerome Laxale said. 

Source: Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government; Transport for NSW; The National Tribune 

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