New Fitzroy River Bridge Reconstruction
Sector: Bridge • Location: Fitzroy Crossing, Western Australia, Australia
Source: Infrastructure Magazine
The New Fitzroy River Bridge in the Kimberley region of Western Australia was reconstructed after a catastrophic flood damaged the original bridge and part of the Great Northern Highway. The project used a progressive construction methodology with a prefabricated composite REDCOR® weathering steel girder superstructure, constructed using an incremental launch method, enabling early completion. The
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Bridge, Steel, Government, Commercial
- Location
- Fitzroy Crossing, Western Australia, Australia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Infrastructure Magazine
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The New Fitzroy River Bridge in the Kimberley region of Western Australia was reconstructed after a catastrophic flood damaged the original bridge and part of the Great Northern Highway. The project used a progressive construction methodology with a prefabricated composite REDCOR® weathering steel girder superstructure, constructed using an incremental launch method, enabling early completion. The bridge is a key commercial transit route and vital link for local Indigenous communities. |
Original sector | Roads |
Location
Country | Australia |
State | Western Australia |
City | Fitzroy Crossing |
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Source | Infrastructure Magazine |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Bridge, Steel, Government, Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-05-24 |
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