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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
Belinda-Jane Davis

Residents in shock: government chooses new bridge build option for M1 extension

Work underway on the M1 Extension to Raymond Terrace

The state government has chosen a new method to build the M1 extension to Raymond Terrace bridge over the Hunter River without community consultation, say residents.

Transport for NSW has announced a temporary 80 metre rock platform will be built on the western side of the river, a 15 metre rock jetty will be put on the eastern side and barges will be used to create the 2.6 kilometre viaduct.

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