The tender for the Violet Street Bridge replacement project was awarded at the November 2025 Extraordinary Council Meeting to Saunders Civilbuild Pty Ltd.
This 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.
Construction of the new Violet Street Bridge is anticipated to be completed by the end of September 2026, depending on weather and other factors that may affect the timeline. A detour will be in place throughout the duration of the works.
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.
For more information, including indicative timelines, FAQs and more, please visit the project’s website.