Construction company BMD Construction Pty Ltd has been awarded a $172 million contract to build the long-awaited bridge across the Molonglo River in Canberra’s west.

However, the opening appears to be delayed by atleast a year.

Once completed, the project will service the growing Molonglo region and supersede the low-lying Coppins Crossing.

The project also includes road approaches and new intersections.

ACT Transport Minister Chris Steel said the project showed the territ

The new bridge will provide a reliable connection for Canberrans in both directions to the City, Belconnen, Weston Creek and Woden

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