Monaro Highway Duplication
Shared Services Procurement and ACT Government
Fyshwick, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Better access and reduced congestion for commuters.
Setting up the future of a major freight route
With the Monaro Highway set to become a major freight route, the $18m upgrade was necessary to cater for future traffic predictions and to ease congestion for 40,000 daily motorists.
Collaboration key to success
Calibre Built Environment needed to work seamlessly with the client and contractor and to meet rigorous reporting requirements was key to the success of this federally-funded, locally-managed project.
The upgrade included duplicating 1.5km of highway, as well as new bridges over a rail line. The duplicated road provides an additional two traffic lanes plus a wide shoulder appropriate for on-road cycling. Project highlights include:
- Realignment of southbound entry ramp from Newcastle Street
- Installation of bridge safety screens
- Relocation of existing Googong bulk supply watermain
- Construction of new single span bridge over the Canberra/Queanbeyan railway line
- Construction of new cast in-situ concrete box girder bridge