📋 Tender Overview
I am pleased to report that the Cam River Bridge has returned to two-lane operation from 6.00am Tuesday 1 November 2022 following the successful completion of repairs.Testing of the repaired and strengthened bridge was completed before dawn this morning with the results showing it is now safe to reopen the closed lane to traffic.The opening follows the installation of additional concrete strengthening between the bridge piers after tests showed the initial repairs needed further support.A reduced speed limit is currently in place and monitoring of the bridges stability will continue as an additional safety precaution to ensure there is no further movement while work continues to build the new Cam River Bridge.The new 18.8 million Cam River Bridge under construction will be higher with deeper foundations into bedrock to withstand the risk posed by floods. Wider lanes a cycle lane and a pedestrian pathway will provide more room for vehicles cyclists and pedestrians. The wider lanes will also make it easier to keep traffic moving in the event of a crash or vehicle breakdown on the bridge.The Tasmanian Liberal Government thanks the public for their patience while the repairs were urgently completed. We acknowledge the travel time delays and inconvenience caused by the lane closure.We also thank all those involved in supporting the community during the closure and repairing the damage as quickly as possible.This lane closure has seen remarkable collaboration between local North West businesses contractors consultants suppliers bus operators health and emergency services schools and local and state government. I thank all of them for their flexibility and adaptability in achieving the best possible outcome for our community.Additional route 197 Metro bus services are operating each weekday between Wynyard and Burnie. These services and all school bus services across the Cam River Bridge will continue to be free until Friday. The public is encouraged to take this opportunity to try public transport for their daily commute in more usual traffic.
