San Remo bridge rehabilitation project
Big Build Roads is undertaking rehabilitation works on the San Remo Bridge, also known as the Phillip Island Bridge, on behalf of Transport Victoria.
Underway
The San Remo Bridge has been exposed to marine conditions, tides and weather for many years. These conditions can cause concrete cracking and steel corrosion, particularly around the bridge piers.
The rehabilitation works will:
- maintain the bridge at its current capacity, providing continued functionality and reliability
- restore its service life, structural integrity and usability
- improve long-term durability to ensure safe passage for vehicles and pedestrians.
What we’re doing
From late July 2026, we’ll begin major works to rehabilitate the San Remo Bridge. During works, we’ll:
- Progressively place scaffolding along the bridge beams and all 36 piers for our workers to safely access all parts of the bridge
- Install high-strength steel tendons on some of the beams and then tension the tendons on the beams to make them even stronger
- Build protective ‘jackets’ around all piers to protect them from corrosion
- Repair the concrete where it has cracked, chipped and flaked, mostly due to exposure to the elements over time.
These works are highly technical and need to be completed carefully to protect the marine life and the environment. We anticipate the project will be completed by mid-2028.
Work locations
What to expect
As most works will take place underneath the bridge to rehabilitate the structure, there will be minimal road disruptions to the community.
The bridge will remain open to traffic and pedestrians throughout construction. When required, lane closures or pedestrian path closures will be planned to minimise disruption.
We expect low levels of noise during construction as crew members will be using machinery and equipment under the bridge.
Crews will generally work between the hours of 7am and 6pm Monday to Friday, and 7am to 1pm Saturday. There will be some works undertaken at nights, Sundays or on Public Holidays.
Stay informed
To receive disruption alerts via SMS text SAN REMO to 0499 073 073.
To receive project updates you can sign up on the Big Build updates page.
Get in touch
To find out more about this project, contact Big Build Roads.
Email: [email protected]
Call: 1800 105 105