The construction market in Asia Pacific is forecasted by GlobalData to grow by 3.7% in real terms in 2024, having grown by 3.9% in 2023. A key growth market will be the infrastructure market, with output rising by 11.9% in real terms. GlobalData tracks and profiles all major construction projects from announcement to completion. For further insight on this market, buy the latest profiles here.
Here are Asia Pacific’s five largest bridge construction projects that were initiated in Q3 2024, according to GlobalData’s construction projects database.
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1. Fremantle Traffic Bridge
The project involves the redevelopment of a 257m, four-lane Fremantle Traffic Bridge in Western Australia, Australia.
Construction work started in Q3 2024 and is expected to be completed in Q1 2026.
The main aim of the project is to replace the 80-year-old traffic bridge, originally intended as a temporary structure, which was closed in 2016 post erosion around its pylons left it unstable.
2. Bowen Road Bridge Upgrade
The project involves the upgrade of the Bowen Road Bridge in Townsville, Queensland, Australia.
Construction work commenced in Q3 2024 and is expected to finish in Q2 2026.
3. Puketapu Bridge
The project involves the construction of a two-lane, 0.12km bridge across Tutaekuri River in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand.
Construction work started in Q3 2024 and is forecast to complete in Q2 2025.
4. Ghunasuti to Bebejia Bridge Development
The project involves the construction of a 2.4km bridge from Ghunasuti to Bebejia in North Lakhimpur in Assam, India.
Construction work commenced in Q3 2024 and is expected to be completed in Q2 2027.
The bridge will be developed over the Subansiri River.
5. Onaruto Bridge Bicycle Path Development
The project involves the construction of a bridge bicycle path connecting Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture, and Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture.
Construction work started in Q3 2024 and is expected to be completed in Q4 2027.
The project aims to become a tourism-oriented country by promoting cycle tourism and has designated 78 model courses nationwide. “Awaichi”, which circles Awaji Island, is one of them.
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