The replacement of the existing wooden bridge with a concrete structure will enhance infrastructure safety. Benefits to the community include:

• Improved safety and longevity with the new concrete structure.
• Wider bridge to more safely accommodate traffic.
• Upgraded guard rails for improved vehicle safety.
• Extended approach roads to improve traffic flow and accessibility.
• Upgraded stormwater drains to improve water management and reduce the risk of flooding.
• Enhanced height for improved flood resilience.

At a glance, the scope of this project will include:

Construction of a concrete bridge:

• Length: 19.6 meters between abutments along the road center line.
• Width: 10.189 meters, which includes two 3.5-meter travel lanes and shoulders.

Bridge Features:

• Concrete relieving slabs on both road approaches.
• Retaining walls (wingwalls) extending from the headstock to the natural earth batter.

Additional Infrastructure:

• Installation of new kerb and gutter, including kerb returns.
• Reuse and reinstallation of existing guardrails on the new bridge approaches.
• Upgrading existing stormwater drains to manage runoff and reduce flooding risks.
• Construction of a temporary access road to the north of the bridgeworks to maintain traffic flow.

Construction is scheduled to commence on 29 July 2024, weather permitting.

Impact on Traffic: Traffic will be managed with traffic lights, allowing one lane of traffic at a time.

Temporary Access Road Details:

• Reason: To maintain traffic flow and accessibility during bridge construction
• Location: North of the bridgeworks
• Traffic Management: Traffic lights to manage single-lane traffic