When did Batemans Bay bridge open?

1956
The old Batemans Bay Bridge over Clyde River was opened in 1956. Photo: File. The big job of bringing down Batemans Bay’s iconic bridge over Clyde River has begun, ending years of frustration for boaters and motorists, but changing the face of the seaside town forever.

What is happening with the old Batemans Bay bridge?

Removal of the old Batemans Bay Bridge Removal of the old bridge has now started and is expected to be completed by the end of 2021, drawing to a close 65 years of service to the region. Some of the work to remove the old bridge will need to be completed outside of normal construction hours.

How long is the new Batemans Bay bridge?

A new icon as Eurobodalla reimagines its gateway. The new Batemans Bay bridge will: Improve freight access by allowing larger trucks and B-double vehicles up to 26 metres in length across the Clyde River. Replace the existing bridge that requires costly ongoing maintenance.

Will the old Batemans Bay bridge be demolished?

The old bridge will be demolished progressively from the end of March 2021. The bridge was stuck open for longer in 2015, and again in 2016, when one of the cables broke, backing up traffic for hours while emergency repairs were carried out. But that’s been a rare occurrence for the structure that was built in 1956.

Can you walk across Batemans Bay bridge?

3 Walk across the Batemans Bay Bridge Pedestrian access is allowed on the Eastern side of the bridge however if you are making the crossing at around 11am you may be stopped for the bridge opening. From Clyde View you can take a walk or ride along the bike path all the way to the bridge approximately 7km away.

Who named Batemans Bay?

Nathaniel Bateman
In 1770, when Captain James Cook sailed by on April 22, 1770 on the Endeavour he named Batemans Bay after Nathaniel Bateman whom he had previously sailed with. The first whites to pass through the area was in 1797 when survivors from a wreck of the coast of Victoria made it to the Clyde River.

Who is building the Batemans Bay bridge?

John Holland
John Holland is the designer and builder of the new four-lane bridge, which has far-reaching benefits to the local community. Not only will the bridge provide a safer and more reliable crossing to Batemans Bay, but it will also make the area more accessible to freight.

Who is building the Batemans Bay Bridge?

Where is Clyde NSW?

The Clyde River (Aboriginal: Bhundoo) is an open intermediate tide dominated drowned valley estuary, or perennial river that flows into the Tasman Sea, located in the South Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, on land traditionally occupied by the Walbunja people from the Yuin nation.

Is Batemans Bay worth visiting?

With a population of 17,500, Batemans Bay is the bustling coastal hub of the Eurobodalla Shire. Only two hours drive from Canberra and four from Sydney, picturesque Batemans Bay is a must-try holiday destination – perfect for a quick weekend getaway or a longer trip with the family.

Is Batemans Bay a rural area?

Batemans Bay Rural Hinterland encompasses the localities of Benandarah, Bimbimbie, Buckenbowra, Jeremadra, Mogo, Murrengenburg, Nelligen, Runnyford, South Durras and Woodlands, the Eurobodalla Shire parts of the localities of Currowan and East Lynne, and parts of the localities of Broulee, Long Beach, Maloneys Beach.

What type of bridge is the Batemans Bay bridge?

The bridge comprises five steel truss spans each 120 feet, a steel truss vertical lift span 94 feet 6 inches in length, four steel plate girder spans each 62 feet long, and decked abutment structures at each end. The lift span when open gives a clear channel width of 75 feet for the passage of shipping.

When does the new Batemans Bay Bridge open?

Major construction work on the Batemans Bay Bridge replacement project began in late 2018. The NSW Government engaged John Holland to design and build the new bridge. The new bridge opened to two lanes of traffic in March 2021, with the shared pedestrian and cycle path opening the same month. The project is planned to be complete by early 2023.

When was the Clyde River Bridge at Batemans Bay built?

Despite continued shortage of materials, steady though slow progress was made until about the middle of 1955, after which a faster rate of construction was achieved. Each pier of the new bridge consists of two reinforced concrete cylinders founded on rock, which occurs a moderate distance below the river bed.

When did Batemans Bay become the Princes Highway?

The Geographic Names Board has since dropped apostrophes from place names. Thus Bateman’s Bay became Batemans Bay and the Prince’s Highway became the Princes Highway. The NSW Department of Main Roads is now known as the Roads & Traffic Authority. All images and text on this site are copyright.