Engineer of Hobart's new $786m bridge warns of foundation issues that builder disputed | ABC NEWS

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There are fresh concerns over the structural integrity of Hobart's new Bridgewater Bridge, with one expert who worked on the project suggesting it could eventually lead to a need to reduce traffic flow or speed limits. The state government says the bridge is certified as safe and compliant, and monitoring devices installed on its piers show it "has not experienced any unanticipated movement". Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-26/tas-bridgewater-bridge-foundation-issues-raised-by-engineer/106710946 Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustralia

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