Moama intersection upgrades to support Murray River Bridge

Construction has begun to upgrade two Moama intersections as part of the jointly funded $323.7 million Echuca-Moama Bridge project.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the Echuca-Moama Bridge project would provide a second crossing for residents and visitors to the popular tourist hotspot.

“This new bridge will make it quicker and easier for all road users to travel across the Campaspe and Murray Rivers and connect onto the Murray Valley Highway at Echuca and the Cobb Highway at Moama,” Mr. McCormack said.

The project also includes a new roundabout on the Murray Valley Highway, the upgrade of Warren Street in Echuca, four new flood relief bridges and a new four-lane carriageway.

The new Echuca-Moama Bridge will replace the existing 142 year old bridge and is currently under construction.

Federal Member for Nicholls Damian Drum MP said 25,000 vehicles used the existing river crossing daily.

“The new intersections will help traffic flow to the new bridge, providing safer and quicker movements for residents, visitors and the freight industry as they move across the Murray River between Moama and Echuca,” Mr. Drum said.

The Echuca-Moama Bridge project is being delivered in partnership with Major Road Projects Victoria, which is managing the first three stages of the project, with Transport for NSW delivering the two intersection upgrades at Moama.

Work on the intersections is expected to be completed in mid-2021, weather permitting.

The Echuca-Moama Bridge project has been jointly funded by the Federal ($125.7 million), NSW ($87 million) and Victorian ($111 million) governments.