The Haulover Bridge Replacement Project was funded by the GoB and the OPEC Fund for International Development, through a Bz$24 M loan.
In 2020 the Government decided to re-design the bridge structure using a local firm and locally available materials to be a multiple span reinforced concrete pre-cast / pre-stressed structure. Following a detailed review of the project, the MIDH commissioned a professional peer review of the detailed designed and commenced the procurement of a construction contractor in March 2021.
The GoB signed a contract for the Haulover Bridge Replacement Project with M&M Engineering Consultants Ltd., in the amount of Bz$30,990,991.49 on 23 August 2021. The Haulover Bridge Replacement Project installed a new multiple-span reinforced concrete structure designed to AASHTO Standards, immediately downstream of the existing Bridge 19. The new structure has two approach spans of 43.025 meters and a center span of 42.5 meters, totaling 128.55 meters. Seven Florida Type 72 Bulb Tee girders support each span providing an overall bridge deck width of 14.9 meters. The new structure accommodates two lanes of traffic including 1.5m wide shoulders and dedicated pedestrian sidewalks on both sides. A rigid AASHTO Type 732 concrete barrier separates vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The reinforced concrete deck with precast and prestressed elements is founded on reinforced concrete center piersand abutments and driven piles.
Two elevated reinforced concrete approaches of five 30 meters spans, comprising of seven precast pre-stressed AASHTO Type 4 beams on each span will create a gradual approach from ground level to the bridge deck, which is 6.5 meters above mean sea level, providing 4.5meters of freeboard and making the entire bridge a climate resilient structure. Additional improvements include the addition of modern safety features including high visibility signs, lighting, painted lane markings, and safety rails as needed.[1]
Works were substantially completed by the first month in 2024. The bridge crossing was opened to the public on 1 February 2024, and inaugurated on April 25, 2024.[2][3]