Upgrades to the Grange Burn Bridge on the Henty Highway near Hamilton, Victoria, are now complete.
Key upgrades included strengthening the bridge and resurfacing the road, installing new barriers on the bridge and rebuilding the pedestrian footpath.
The stretch of road is used by 2,000 vehicles every day, including more than 300 heavy vehicles.
Strengthening the bridge will allow heavier loads to travel along this key freight route, supporting the forestry, wind farming, mineral sands and dairy production industries.
“The Grange Burn Bridge is on a critical freight route linking south-western Victoria, the Port of Portland and the South Australian border – that’s why we’ve invested in its long-term durability,” said Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King.
According to the Victorian Government, the upgrades will also improve safety and connectivity for road users in south-west Victoria.
“We’ve reinforced the structure of the bridge to ensure strength and durability and to facilitate heavy vehicle movements, including super loads,” said Victorian Member for Western Victoria, Jacinta Ermacora.
In other news, Brisbane-based transport company, Richers Transport, is celebrating 90 years of operation.
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