Bruce Highway Sarina Tender

Status Under constructionAustralian Government Contribution64. 7 millionFunding Program Investment road and rail programTransport Mode RoadState QldBrisbane - cairnsExpected StartFinish Late 2009 - early 2028The burdekin river bridge is a 50 year old steel structure crossing the burdekin river. This bridge is a vital link between the towns of ayr and home hill and is of strategic significance to queensland as it provides the only safe and reliable connection for road and rail traffic between north queensland and all points south. This project involves maintenance activities including bridge repainting removal of red-lead paint deck resurfacing and major work on steel girders. This project commenced in september 2009 and is expected to be completed by early 2028.