Publications

Over the last decade there has been a trend by a number of governments to invest more heavily in transport infrastructure and systems, and to accelerate programs of work. This has been a response to various ‘burning platforms’ including transport…

This report provides practical advice and examples of ways to successfully accelerate transport infrastructure projects and programs up to $500 million. An accelerated project or program has delivery expedited, typically in response to external…

The webinar showcases the projects recognised with the Austroads Bridge Awards. The Austroads Bridge Awards acknowledge individuals and organisations that have delivered outstanding bridge structures and design across Australia and New Zealand. The…

The Code of Practice for the Management of Alkali Aggregate Reactivity template has been developed for the use of Austroads member agencies. The document outlines the management strategies, testing and approval process required to regulate alkali…

One of the main remedial treatments for reinforced concrete structures such as bridges in marine environments is impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP). Many ICCP systems in marine environments have manifested backfill mortar deterioration due…

The innovative Viaduct over Muscle Creek and Hunter River with an overall length of 178.4m comprises four spans of 45.7m by 50m by 50m by 29.7m and 1.5m length beyond the bearings at each abutment, to suit a challenging and restrictive site. The…

The Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Highway (SKBSH) and Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Highway (SIBSH) are two of the most important arterial roads of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The project for the improvement of the two highways included their junction, known as the…

The most easily recognisable landmark in the northern NSW town of Grafton is the Grafton Bridge. Spanning the mighty Clarence River, it links the CBD with the southern suburbs. However, this 90-year-old icon needed to be duplicated to meet the…

The West Gate Tunnel Project involves the construction of twin tunnels under Yarraville to provide an alternative route to the West Gate Bridge. A major bridge over the Maribyrnong River connects the tunnels to a new elevated viaduct structure over…

The West Gate Tunnel Project is one of Australia's largest infrastructure projects currently under construction and will give Melbourne an alternative to the West Gate Bridge. The scope includes: Two three-lane road tunnels, Widening of the West…