One hundred and sixty-six concrete bridge segments, which make up the deck of the new Batemans Bay Bridge, will start to be transported to the site in early January.
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The new concrete bridge segments would be transported under police escort from a pre-cast facility south of Mogo, along the Princes Highway to the construction areas at Batemans Bay.
Around 60 per cent of the segments would be transported across the existing Batemans Bay Bridge onto the Kings Highway and along Old Punt Road, to be delivered to the northern construction area.
The remaining segments would be delivered to the southern construction area on Clyde Street West.
While the exact transportation date would be specified after the New Year, Transport for NSW said segment deliveries would start in early January, outside peak traffic hours and peak holiday periods. Segment movement would not be carried out on public holidays or on the Easter long weekend.
Transport for NSW Regional Director Southern Sam Knight said the delivery of the 105-tonne segments was a major milestone for the project.
"Significant planning has been carried out to ensure these large segments are delivered safely, with minimal impact to road users."
Ms Knight said all road users should follow the direction of the NSW Police escort if they are travelling during segment delivery times.
"Motorists will be advised of specific dates and times in advance and should be aware of variable reduced speed limits between 60 km/h and 80 km/h on sections of the Princes Highway," she said.
"Motorists should also be aware of intermittent delays due to trucks crossing bridges along the delivery route."
Speed limit reductions will only be in place while segments are being transported and normal speed limits will be reinstated outside of segment delivery times.
Road users are encouraged to be patient and safely wait to pass the delivery truck.
A number of overtaking lanes will be available along the route at several locations to ease any traffic build up.
Motorists are advised to follow the direction of traffic control and check electronic message boards for updates.
For more information on the project, visit rms.nsw.gov.au/BatemansBayBridge.
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