Major works to replace the 1950s Wye River Bridge along the Great Ocean Road between Lorne to Apollo Bay have been completed.
The $14.86 million project is jointly funded by the Federal Government contributing $4.05 million under the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program, and the Victorian Government contributing $10.81 million.
The existing bridge was demolished to make way for the new 50-metre long, triple-span reinforced concrete bridge, which includes a wider bridge deck, shoulders and a footway on the ocean side of the structure.
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The bridge is now capable of carrying an increased load capacity of more than 100 tonnes and will be better protected against high tides and storms due to improved drainage facilities and an additional 600 millimetres of clearance over the existing bridge.
Kristy McBain, Federal Minister for Regional Development and Local Government, said future-proofing important connections such as the Wye River Bridge is important to keeping the economy and freight moving
“Whether it’s local roads or key links along the Great Ocean Road, we are investing in regional Victoria’s road network right across the state.”
For more information, visit: transport.vic.gov.au
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