Released 26/06/2025
Molonglo River Bridge is another step closer to completion with the final steel girder lifted into place this morning.
It was the last of 12 girders – between 40 metres and 80 metres long, forming a 200-metre span – to have been lifted into place over the past eight weeks by one of the tallest cranes to come to Canberra.
Standing at up to 143 metres tall, the very big crane has captivated the public with its sheer size and ability to lift steel beams up to 80 metres long.
The girders have been lifted into place on the northern and southern sides of Coppins Crossing Road.
Vision of the final girder lift can be downloaded here.
The next stage of construction will involve the construction of the new arterial roads, placement of deck slabs onto the girders, installation of guard rails, railings and throw screen barriers.
The Molonglo River Bridge project is constructing a 200-metre-long bridge across the Molonglo Nature Reserve and the region’s largest river, 1.7 kilometres of new arterial roads leading to the bridge and two new intersections.
The new bridge, roads and intersections will provide access to the future Molonglo Town Centre from the suburb of Whitlam and future northern Molonglo Valley suburbs.
The works include important active travel links with off-road shared paths and a pedestrian underpass to encourage more Canberrans to ride or walk to get to their destination.
Construction on the Molonglo River Bridge is expected to be completed in late 2026.
The project is jointly funded by the Australian and ACT Governments as part of the Commonwealth’s Infrastructure Investment Program.
For more information on the Molonglo River Bridge project, visit www.builtforcbr.act.gov.au
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