Martin Bridge is a steel truss bridge that spans the Manning River at Taree. The bridge has an overall length of 475 metres with 15 spans, 11 of which are steel trusses. The bridge was opened in 1940 and replaced a ferry service at the end of Pulteney Street, Taree.

Transport for NSW will deliver the project which includes repairing and repainting the existing steel on the bridge. The scope of work involves encapsulating each span to remove and dispose of existing paint and apply three coats of new paint. Each span will take up to two months to complete.

Martin Bridge is a significant bridge located over an important waterway. Transport has worked closely with our contractors to develop a way to deliver the work to minimise impacts on the Manning River and the local environment.

We are making sure we minimise impacts on the local community and road users by delivering the project with very limited night work and minimal short bridge closures. Work on the project started on 11 June. We expect to complete the project in late 2021, weather permitting.

Access will be available across the bridge during most work activities. Most of the repainting work will be carried out during the day with minor disruption to motorists and pedestrians. However full bridge closures may be required for up 15 minutes on limited occasions during the night, to facilitate isolated plant or equipment movements. These will be managed to minimise traffic disruptions and avoid the need for detours. We will advise the community in advance of these short bridge closures.

Transport for NSW will continue to keep the community advised as this project progresses.