

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.
- 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
Timeline
Activity | Estimated Date |
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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 | Commences late 2021 |
New Joy Baluch AM Bridge opening to traffic | 2022 |
Project completed | End of 2022 |
News
Environmental Forum
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Covid - 19 update
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Work Notices
Site compound establishment with pedestrian access changes to the Westside Foreshore – September 2020
Designs & Artist Impressions
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 West Side 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