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.
Construction of the new Bridgewater boat ramp and jetty has started and is expected to be finished in November.
More information
If you have any questions, please contact 1800 517 290 or email bridgewaterbridge@stategrowth.tas.gov.au.
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River access
To allow for the construction of the new Bridgewater Bridge, the Department of State Growth has closed the lifting span on the existing bridge. The lifting span will remain closed until the completion of the new Bridgewater Bridge in 2025. Vessels under 2.2 metres on an average tide are able to travel under the existing bridge without the lifting span being opened. The new Bridgewater Bridge will include a navigation clearance consistent with the Bowen Bridge, allowing vessels to move freely past Bridgewater towards New Norfolk.
More about River accessNew Bridgewater boat ramp and jetty
To keep the public and our workers safe, the Bridgewater boat ramp and jetty will remain closed throughout the project. River users wishing to access the river can do so at the nearby Old Beach boat ramp, around 8 kilometres downstream. Nielsen Esplanade, including the playground, will remain accessible throughout the project. The project is planning to reinstate the boat ramp at the completion of the project, in consultation with Brighton Council.
More about New Bridgewater boat ramp and jettyOld Bridgewater Bridge demolition
Because of its poor condition and increasing maintenance cost, the old Bridgewater Bridge will be removed.
More about Old Bridgewater Bridge demolitionVariable Speed Limit Signs
Variable Speed Limit signs are now active as part of the New Bridgewater Bridge. The signs are present on the bridge as well as on the approaches to the bridge.
More about Variable Speed Limit Signs