Funding Locked in for New Barron River Bridge in Far North Queensland

Barron bridge build to address freight and failures - Infrastructure Magazine

Image: TMRThe Queensland and Australian governments have jointly committed $490 million to replace the aging Barron River Bridge near Kuranda, a critical link on the Kennedy Highway between Cairns and the Northern Tablelands. Planning is now complete, with construction slated to begin following detailed design and environmental approvals. The new structure – approximately 270 metres long and located downstream of the existing 1963-built bridge –…

Funding locked in for new Barron River bridge in Far North Queensland

The existing bridge has been plagued by issues in recent years. Image: TMR Road freight transport operators in Far North Queensland have scored a win today with news that the LNP state government will match federal funding of $245 million for a new Barron River bridge at Kuranda. Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg said the $490 million crossing, constructed downstream of the existing structure, will include a separated pedestrian and cycling pa…

State commits $245m for new Barron River Bridge

A $245 million commitment in next week’s Budget would ensure a new Barron River Bridge was built to deliver a more reliable connection between Cairns and the Tablelands, the State Government said.   The Queensland investment matches the Australian Government’s commitment announced in April and will see a new bridge constructed downstream of the existing structure.   […] Thank-you for your interest in iQ Industry Queensland. We invite yo…