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New bridge for Australian city Adelaide

Work on the US$675.5 million (A$896 million) Torrens to Torrens project in the Australian city of Adelaide is well underway. One of the latest aspects of the project is for the construction of a new bridge link. This will carry vehicles at Torrens Road over South Road and will help improve traffic flow in the area.
December 16, 2016 Read time: 1 min
Work on the US$675.5 million (A$896 million) Torrens to Torrens project in the Australian city of Adelaide is well underway. One of the latest aspects of the project is for the construction of a new bridge link. This will carry vehicles at Torrens Road over South Road and will help improve traffic flow in the area.

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