The Tiger Brennan Drive and Berrimah Road overpass is progressing with 60 per cent of project works complete.
To date, extensive works have been undertaken to create the new lanes for Tiger Brennan Drive, the Berrimah Road overpass structure and the high fill embankments.
In the coming months, the new Tiger Brennan Drive carriageways and tie in to the existing road will be completed.
Other key upcoming works include earthworks for embankments and construction of retaining walls on Berrimah Road south of the existing Tiger Brennan Drive.
New on and off ramps will also be progressively completed, ready for opening to traffic.
The $165 million, jointly funded investment by the Australian and Northern Territory governments will improve road safety outcomes, reduce traffic delays during peak hours and increase the traffic flow for freight connectivity.
Traffic will be transitioned to the new alignment of Tiger Brennan Drive in stages once the bridge construction is complete and safe to allow vehicles to pass underneath.
Subject to inclement weather, the traffic switch is anticipated to occur in April 2024, with the overall project due for completion at the end of 2024.
Quotes attributable to Northern Territory Chief Minister Eva Lawler:
“This landmark road project will make the daily commute for 20,000 Territorians a whole lot safer.
“Our Government’s continued strong investment in new infrastructure projects will see support for local businesses across a number of industries meaning more work and jobs for Territorians.”
Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King:
“This project will be a boon for the nearly 20,000 vehicles travelling on Tiger Brennan Drive daily, easing congestion – particularly in busy peak periods.
“The new overpass will carry Berrimah Road traffic over Tiger Brennan Drive, separating the major flow of traffic on Tiger Brennan Drive from traffic on Berrimah Road, enabling a continuous, safer flow of traffic.”
Quotes attributable to Northern Territory Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics Joel Bowden:
“This project is also good news for jobs and investment here in the Northern Territory, with the project being delivered by local company, Sitzler, and supported by a host of local subcontractors and suppliers.
“As well as improving safety by separating opposing traffic, the project will also provide an economic boost by improving traffic flow and connectivity for freight road trains heading to East Arm Wharf.”
Quotes attributable to Member for Solomon Luke Gosling:
“I welcome the Australian and Northern Territory Governments’ joint commitment to improving the Tiger Brennan Drive and Berrimah Road overpass.
“From Tiger Brennan Drive to the Tanami, the Albanese Labor Government is ensuring our region has the funding it needs and deserves to improve roads infrastructure – the importance of which cannot be understated, especially for Territory lives.
“This project will also significantly ease congestion, fulfilling a long-awaited need within our community and signalling a positive step forward in our infrastructure development.”
