Davey Street overpass demolished and replaced in Mackay’s road upgrades
WATCH THE VIDEO: The demolition is part of the Mackay Northern Access Upgrade project and a key component to future transport and freight routes.
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Motorists in the Mackay area endured a three-day disruption in Glenella as roadworks were completed.
The Davey Street Overpass was demolished and replaced with an upgraded bridge, allowing for improved safety and reduced congestion.
The timelapse shows construction crews removing the old overpass with the new bridge already constructed.
The Department of Transport and Main Roads completed the works as a part of its $120.35 million project to boost traffic flow in the region.
The Mackay Northern Access Upgrade project has caused short-term interruptions for motorists in the past months, with the widening of the Bruce Highway a major upgrade a key component of the works.
Additional lanes will be constructed from Ron Camm Bridge to Bald Hill Road.
The project has increased capacity on the Bruce Highway, and is a key component of Mackay’s infrastructure development for transport and freight routes.
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