Progress continues on the new Violet Street Bridge, with a concrete pour on the bridge deck.
It follows from the start of earthworks for the road approach from Tibbereena Street, installation of new stormwater pipe and pits, as well as the new water main.
Subject to any unforeseen delays, the bridge remains on track for practical completion in November 2026.
A detour remains in place along Selina Street, Newell Highway and Tibbereena Street for the duration of works.
The Violet Street Bridge replacement project will see the removal of the existing Violet Street Bridge over Narrabri Creek and replaced with a steel reinforced concrete structure as well as new road approaches.
The new bridge will feature:
- Dual traffic lanes
- Shared pathway for pedestrians and cyclists on each side of the bridge
- Unrestricted heavy vehicle access
- New overhead street lighting
The new structure will also decrease the time required to remove barriers during flood events. This means the bridge will not need to close as early as per previous flood events – reducing disruption for residents and road users.
Council continues to assist those directly affected by the works, including residents, the local school, bus companies, businesses and emergency services.
The $7 million project has been made possible thanks to $5 million in funding through the Australian and NSW Government’s Infrastructure Betterment Program.
The Australian Government’s Roads to Recovery Program contributed the remaining $2 million for the project.
For more information, including indicative timelines, FAQs and more, please visit the project’s website.