Publications

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport (the Department) is undertaking major refurbishment works on the Old Murray Bridge. Old Murray Bridge was constructed over the Murray River in 1879, and is located on Bridge Street, Murray Bridge,…

Ductile behaviour of steel is an important characteristic that underpins structural steel design approach. Ductility of steel enables it to undergo plastic deformation under overload conditions which serves as a warning sign indicating that the…

The Glenferrie Road bridge is located over Gardiners Creek in Hawthorn, Victoria and was constructed in 1891comprising three masonry arch spans with a total length of approximately 25 meters. The bridge was subsequently widened in 1921 by John…

In recent years, there has been a significant growth in the new and extension of railway lines in Victoria. This has resulted in an increase need for rail viaducts due to narrow rail corridors in heavily built up suburban areas. Traditional railway…

There is a growing requirement for infrastructure to consider sustainable practices to ensure the preservation of resources and achievement of climate change ambitions. In the areas of recycled materials, the Australian Federal Government has…

The New Nowra Bridge is the third crossing over the Shoalhaven River at this location, and will carry all northbound traffic on the Princes Highway through Nowra. It is one component of the design and construct Nowra Bridge project, which widens 1.7…

Road users are increasingly recognising the value of data for improved mobility and safety. Austroads Cloud Connected Road User (CCRU) project studied how agencies can support cloud-connected road users through data from portable and fixed in-…

Cloud connected road users (CCRUs) are travellers utilising information from portable and fixed in-vehicle devices to assist with trip planning, and warning and advice when travelling. This report examines various cloud connected road user data…

Physical road infrastructure such as pavement markings and signals may have an important role to play to support the uptake of automated vehicles (AVs). Austroads has recently completed a project to provide road agencies with clear advice on…

These reports provide guidance on infrastructure investment to help transport agencies achieve timely, consistent and adequate infrastructure readiness for the operation of current and future automated vehicles. Physical road infrastructure such as…