The NSW Government is investing $148 million for the construction of a replacement bridge on the Kings Highway over the Clyde River at Nelligen in New South Wales.

The Kings Highway plays an important role as the key east-west route for commuters and freight between the ACT / Queanbeyan region and the NSW far south coast. At a local level, the highway connects Nelligen and greater Eurobodalla region to employment, health and education resources in the ACT / Queanbeyan region.

The new bridge will provide safer and more reliable journeys on the Kings Highway for motorists, freight, pedestrians and cyclists.

Seymour Whyte Constructions has been awarded the construction contract for the project and work will start in early 2021.

The new bridge is expected to be open to traffic by late 2023, weather permitting, and the project is expected to be completed by late 2024.

The new 349 metre long bridge would include the following:

• 3.7 metre wide traffic lanes in each direction
• 2.5 metre wide shoulders in each direction
• A two metre wide pedestrian path on the southern side of the bridge with connections to Thule Road on the eastern side of the river and the existing footpath on Braidwood Street on the western side of the river
• Upgrades to the Kings Highway approaches to the new bridge on both sides of the river
• A new intersection between the Kings Highway and Maisies Lane
• Upgraded intersections between on Kings Highway at Bridge View Road and Old Nelligen Road
• Relocation of the existing bus stop and installation of a new shelter