Joint funding from the Federal and State governments will aim to strengthen bridges across Victoria, boosting road network capacity and improving efficiency for freight operators and farmers.
The jointly funded program of works will allow heavier loads to move more efficiently, while also preparing the network for the future as part of Victoria’s High-Productivity Freight Vehicle Network.
In Geelong, four bridges on Corio Quay Road are being upgraded, supporting Geelong Port to continue to function as one of Victoria’s main grain export shipping hubs.
Along the Great Ocean Road, bridges at Skenes Creek and Wye River will be upgraded, along with two structures on Lavers Hill-Cobden Road.
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Later this year, projects on the Princes Highway west will begin at Allansford, Dennington, Weerite, Narrawong, Yambuk and Dartmoor, improving key routes that support wind-farm and plantation timber businesses.
In Gippsland, the Bunyip River Princes Highway Bridge westbound at Longwarry North has been upgraded, with strengthening works on the Nerrena Road Leongatha Tarwin River Bridge almost complete.
Along the Hume Freeway the Wodonga Creek and Pranjip Creek Longwood upgrades are also nearing completion.
Victorian Minister for Ports and Freight, Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne said, “Stronger bridges mean a stronger freight network – allowing operators to carry more, more efficiently, and avoid costly detours.”
Works wil be delivered thanks to a joint investment by the Federal and State governments of more than $128 million, with the former committing a total of $56.6 million to the projects.
