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)