



Joy Baluch AM Bridge Duplication
Project Overview
The Australian and South Australian governments have committed $200 million ($160 million from the Australian Government and $40 million from the South Australian Government) for the Joy Baluch AM Bridge Duplication Project.
The Joy Baluch AM Bridge is an important link in the National Land Transport Network at Port Augusta, providing access across the Spencer Gulf for commuter, commercial and freight vehicles in the northern region of South Australia. It is also a key tourist connection to the Eyre Peninsula, northern South Australia and beyond.
The duplication of the bridge will improve road safety and efficiency for all users, improve freight productivity and importantly improve the resilience of this critical road link.
The project involves the construction of a new bridge, adjacent to the existing two-lane Joy Baluch AM Bridge to allow for two lanes of traffic in both directions between Mackay Street (east of the bridge) and Burgoyne Street (west of the bridge). The project includes upgrades to pedestrian and cyclist facilities, with connectivity provided from the new bridge to the East Side Foreshore. Further works include;
- Upgrade to the intersection at Mackay Street and Augusta Highway including traffic signals and new pavements
- Remediation and strengthening to both the existing Joy Baluch AM Bridge and the bridge over the ARTC rail corridor between Flinders Street and MacKay Street
- Widening of the existing embankments from Tassie Street to the west of Flinders Terrace to accommodate new lanes and a shared path facility
- New connections for pedestrians and cyclists from Mill Street and Tassie Street to the Mackay Street intersection and removal of the existing spiral staircase on the East Side Foreshore
As part of the delivery of urban design elements and artworks for the project, the Alliance will collaborate with Aboriginal stakeholder groups, Port Augusta City Council and key stakeholders in the design and implementation of cultural elements to strengthen local identity, cultural respect and interpretation of place.
Additional project information can be found on the Department for Infrastructure and Transport website: Joy Baluch AM Bridge Duplication – Department for Infrastructure and Transport – South Australia (dit.sa.gov.au)
Timeline
Activity | Estimated Date |
---|---|
Geotechnical testing | Completed |
Site establishment | Completed |
Early works | Completed |
Final design (excluding urban design aspects) | Completed |
Construction of the new Joy Baluch AM Bridge | Ongoing |
Reconfiguration of the existing Joy Baluch AM Bridge | Commenced |
New Joy Baluch AM Bridge opening to traffic | Completed |
Project completed | End of 2022 |
Works Notices
Mackay Street and Tassie Street Traffic Changes Notice - July 2022
Traffic Switch to the New Bridge Notice - May 2022
Augusta Highway Night Works Notice - March 2022
Augusta Highway Traffic Restrictions Notice - November 2021
Temporary Langsford Street Closure Notice - September 2021
Traffic Restrictions Notice - August 2021
Extended Temporary Tassie Street Closure Notice - June 2021
Night Works Notice - June 2021
Night Works Notice - Intermittent Traffic Restrictions - June 2021
Augusta Highway Traffic Restrictions Notice - May 2021
Southbound Lane Intermittent Restrictions Notice - April 2021
Temporary Tassie Street Closure Notice - March 2021
Marine Exclusion Area Notice - January 2021
Marine Piling Notice - January 2021
Designs and Artist Impressions
News
Community Bridge Walk
Access Change to Mackay Street from Augusta Highway
Whyalla concrete company employs ten additional staff and engages local contractors to fulfill road upgrade contract
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Fast Facts
$200M
$200 million Joy Baluch AM Bridge Duplication Project jointly funded by the Australian and South Australian governments
Benefits
Improved safety for all road users
Improved efficiency
Improved freight productivity
Walking Paths
Dedicated Shared Use Path from the Westside Foreshore to Flinders Terrace
Materials
132 bridge beams
46 steel piles
850 concrete barriers
30,000m3 of earthworks
Vehicle Use
17,600 vehicles per day