Fulton Hogan wins $23m Tasman Bridge barrier and path upgrade

State Infrastructure and Transport Minister Kerry Vincent said the works “respond directly to community concerns” and would improve safety while managing wind loading impacts on the bridge, as quoted by the outlet.

The first stage is finished and the second now has a builder. Per Roads Online, work on the Eastern Shore pathway links wrapped up in March 2026, aimed at better joining the paths on either side of the highway. The outlet calls the overall project central to keeping the bridge fit for Hobart’s transport needs.

For people on foot or bike, the visible changes will be passing bays and clearer sight lines. Roads Online also lists reinforced mesh, handrails and the removal of the maintenance towers.

The numbers

Figures and scope for the second stage, as given by Roads Online:

• The contract with Fulton Hogan is worth $23 million.
• The stage sits within a $130 million program for the bridge.
• On-bridge construction is due to begin in the first half of 2027 and run for about a year.

The scope of Fulton Hogan’s pathway and barrier work, as listed in the report, includes:

• taller safety barriers on the water side
• higher barriers along the road edge
• passing bays for cyclists and pedestrians
• better sight lines along the pathway
• mesh and handrail reinforcement
• taking down the bridge maintenance towers

What’s next

Roads Online reports that detailed design and offsite fabrication start now, ahead of on-bridge works in the first half of 2027.

Roads Online adds that planning is still under way for the bridge’s lane use management system and deck, as well as longer-term investment in the structure.

The $23 million award covers the barrier and pathway stage only, and the outlet’s report does not put a price on the lane use management system or deck work that planning will continue on.

In other Hobart construction news, we reported on the 13-storey Fragrance Group hotel approval on 24 October.

The Australian Developer will follow the project as detailed design progresses and construction dates are confirmed.