New NT Tiger Brennan Dr & Berrimah Rd overpass nears construction

The Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) contract for a new overpass at the Tiger Brennan Drive and Berrimah Road intersection in the Northern Territory has been awarded to local business Sitzler, taking this project a step closer to being built. 

The new overpass is going to be delivered under the Road Safety Program and will support up to 150 jobs during the peak construction period. 

“Today’s announcement demonstrates the Federal Liberal and Nationals Government’s record $110 billion infrastructure investment plan in action, helping to connect communities and improve safety, while creating jobs and supporting our economic recovery. 

“This was part of the first batch of projects to be approved under the program for the Territory, with a total of $144 million available to the Northern Territory across all tranches of the program. The Territory will continue to roll out lifesaving upgrades across the road network through to June 2023,” Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Barnaby Joyce said. 

Building the overpass at this intersection will help separate traffic flow on Tiger Brennan Drive from traffic on Berrimah Road. 

The awarding of the ECI contract for this project will not only boost jobs creation in the Top End but will also protect the lives of Territorians passing through this section of road. 

“Every Territorian has the right to return home safely – that is why the Northern Territory Government is committing $13.7 million to multiple road safety packages to deliver on our Towards Zero road safety goals, along with approximately $28.25 million for the Tiger Brennan Drive/Berrimah Road intersection project. 

“This investment will support local jobs across a number of industries, continuing our Government’s focus on economic development and jobs for Territorians, while also supporting new infrastructure projects,” NT Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics Eva Lawler said. 

Once open to traffic, the new overpass will allow for a continuous traffic flow to help reduce delays during peak hours as well as lessen angle crashes and improve connectivity for freight transport to East Arm Wharf. 

The $61.5 million Tiger Brennan Drive and Berrimah Road intersection overpass is jointly funded by the Australian and Northern Territory Governments through a 50/50 partnership. 

“Close to 20,000 vehicles travel on Tiger Brennan Drive each day and this intersection has been the location of multiple fatality crashes. 

“Through the Road Safety Program we are seeing approximately $30 million from the Australian Government to get this critical project underway, which once finalised will improve traffic flow for commuter and industrial/commercial traffic and reduce crashes at this intersection. 

“This vital funding is not only providing a much-needed boost to local jobs and the economy, it is delivering safety measures to ensure road users stay safe on our roads,” Senator for the Northern Territory Dr Sam McMahon said. 

Source: Northern Territory Government Newsroom; Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development; Northern Territory Government – Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics