Residents living in Clarence Town and surrounds are set to get their long awaited new bridge over the Williams River.
The state and federal government have put a combined $20.6 million dollars on the table for the new crossing, which will be built alongside the Brig O’Johnson Bridge on Lime Burners Creek road.
The heritage-listed bridge was badly damaged back in July last year by a heavy vehicle.
The damage resulting in it being out of action for almost a month, which meant residents had to take a detour of thirty extra minutes.
The new crossing will be able to support vehicles of up to 2.8 metres wide and up to 22 tonne.