Current work
The new Bridgewater Bridge opened to traffic on 1 June 2025. Work
Work has continued onsite throughout June and July and traffic is now on the final alignment.
Some minor works will continue across the site over coming months before work to demolish the old bridge starts later this year.
You can view a list of all planned works within the project area in the current Roadworks Roundup.
The Roadworks Roundup is published every Friday afternoon and lists all our planned works for the next two weeks.
Roadworks Roundup Bridgewater Bridge Friday 22 August 2025 - Friday 5 September 2025 (PDF 14.3 KB)
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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 accessBridgewater 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 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
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 LimitMore information
If you have any questions on the New Bridgewater Bridge Project, please contact 1800 517 290 or email bridgewaterbridge@stategrowth.tas.gov.au.