Gateway+Bridge+Duplication

====The Gateway Bridge in Brisbane, Australia crosses the Brisbane River and is part of a motorway system that connects the north and south of the city and takes traffic to the airport. The original bridge was opened in 1986 and at that time it was the longest balanced cantilever bridge in the world. But, after 20 years it could no longer cope with the volume of traffic. The duplication of the Gateway Bridge was begun in 2007 and the new bridge is expected to be open in mid 2010. It will cost about $350m and should last 300 years.====

These photos show the new Gateway Bridge being built.
Image: P Guard

The bridge sections are made individually and then the crane lifts them into place.


Photos DA Larsen