Current work

The new Bridgewater Bridge opened to traffic on 1 June 2025.

Work to carefully dismantle and remove the old bridge is now underway and expected to continue through to mid-2026.

Demolition activities have been carefully planned to minimise disruption and are being staged to protect the community, river users and the local environment.

While there will be no road closures or detours, drivers may experience minor delays during work hours due to trucks entering and exiting the site.

Work to reinstate the Bridgewater boat ramp and jetty has finished and these facilities are now open to the public.

River users should check current Notices to Mariners on the Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) website prior to travelling in the area as some restrictions are in place.

Demolition project update: December 2025

Demolition activities started in early October 2025, with crews carefully dismantling the structure.

Works are being carefully managed to reduce disruption to the community including minimising noise and traffic impacts where possible.

Bridge materials are being salvaged and recycled to promote sustainability and reduce waste.

The concrete counterweights have now been removed and broken down and a large crane arrived on site to support major structural removal. Removal of the old bridge road deck has started.

Upcoming work

When work recommences on site on Monday, 5 January 2026 the key activity will be preparation for the removal of the lift span.

Preparation will include removal of the lift span timber deck ahead of the lift span being floated out on the deck of the Leanora barge on Monday, 12 January 2026.

The lift span will be cut and dismantled from the barge, then loaded back to land and transported offsite for recycling.

Safety and environment

Safety is out highest priority. Public exclusion zones are in place around the site, and all river users should check MAST website prior to travelling through the area.

Noise and disruption to traffic are being managed wherever possible, with work scheduled to minimise impacts on nearby residents and businesses.

Noise

We will be breaking down the concrete to remove the northern and southern flanking span decks from Monday, 12 January until Friday, 23 January 2026 between 7am and 6pm. We will not be working on Sundays.

Nearby residents may hear this work during daylight hours.

More information

If you have any questions, please contact 1800 517 290 or email bridgewaterbridge@stategrowth.tas.gov.au.