Batemans Bay’s $274 million bridge to open in late March

The new $274 million Batemans Bay Bridge – in background, behind existing bridge – will open next month. Photo: David Jacobs.

Coastal commuters will be among the first people to cross the new Batemans Bay Bridge over Clyde River from late March, 2021, several months ahead of schedule.

The first two lanes on the western side of the $274 million bridge will be the first to open, operating initially with one lane in each direction.

Northbound traffic on the Princes Highway will move onto the new bridge first, followed by southbound traffic a few hours later, and the three-metre pedestrian and cyclist path a few days after that.

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Removal of the existing bridge…