New Batemans Bay bridge to open Saturday 27 March 2021

The bridge will be opened on Saturday 27th March to two lanes of traffic. The opening formalities will start at 8am with a ribbon cutting and smoking ceremony on the southern end of the bridge.

This will be followed by a procession of emergency services vehicles over the new bridge before it is opened up for the community bridge walks from around 9am. REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/batemans-bay-bridge-community-walk-tickets-146849283159 Batemans Bay Bridge Community Walk - Saturday 27 March

About this Event The new Batemans Bay bridge is set to open to traffic by the end of March and members of the community have a chance to take part in a very special celebration of this milestone. Transport for NSW is hosting a bridge walk on 27 March where members of the community can register to cross the new bridge on foot ahead of opening to traffic. In line with current COVID-19 Public Health Orders for outdoor gatherings, all participants must pre-register and receive a free ticket to take part in the community walk. Tickets are available across multiple session times so please choose the most suitable session and parking location for you. Please arrive at the start of your session time to assist us with COVID-19 check in processes. Please don't arrive early. Date: Saturday 27 March 2021 Times: There will be multiple session times to book from. The first session time commences at 8:15am with the final bus returning to the carpark site at 2pm. Cost: Free, Registration Essential Details and Booking Information: Attendees to this event will select a carparking location and preferred session time window. You will then be transported by shuttle bus from either Corrigans Beach Reserve or Batemans Bay Public School to the new bridge site. Attendees will have the opportunity to walk approximately 1 kilometre across the new bridge and back. All attendees must wear flat, enclosed shoes, suitable for walking. Following each bridge walk, attendees will be returned by bus to their parking area. There will be toilets, food and water located at each of the parking locations as well as sun cream and hand sanitiser. Corrigans Beach reserve (P1) - 7 sessions Batemans Bay Public School (P2) - 8 sessions Buses will depart approximately every 10 minutes from each location (subject to traffic). You will hop off your bus at the bridge, walk across it, and then walk back to where your bus dropped you off from. If you are unable to walk the full length of the bridge and back (approx 1km in total) you will be able to turn around half way across the bridge to walk back to the bus. Prams and wheelchairs can be accommodated on buses, please indicate if you require assistance at the booking stage. Unfortunately bikes, scooters, skateboards and pets (excluding licensed assistance animals) cannot be brought to this event. Parking Locations: Parking will only be available at Corrigans Beach reserve and Batemans Bay Public School where shuttle buses will transport participants to the bridge. There will be no parking or pedestrian access from the CBD or the bridge site. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT COVID-19 Due to current COVID-19 Public Health guidelines all attendees must maintain social distancing during the walk. All attendees will need to register a for a ticket. Tickets will need to be individually named for each guest, regardless of age. Attendees will be required to complete a COVID-Safe check-in on arrival and are reminded to maintain 1.5m physical distance at all times. Hand sanitiser and face masks will be available. If you are unwell, please stay at home. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Can’t make this event? For those unable to attend the event on 27 March, the event will be live streamed on the NSW Roads Facebook page. The public will also have access to the new three metre wide shared path in the days following the opening where they can enjoy walking or cycling across the new structure as work continues to fully complete the project. Visit the project website at nswroads.work/batemansbaybridge for more information about upcoming work on the project. Photography This event will be photographed and filmed and by booking a ticket you understand and acknowledge that you may be photographed and/or filmed while at the event.

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