Roadworks on Melton’s High Street bridge have finished and vehicle load limits have been removed.
Lanes in both directions on High Street, between Melton Valley Drive and Yuille Street, were closed for three weeks in February while VicRoads carried out works on the bridge as part of the federal government’s Bridges Renewal Program.
Victorian senator Scott Ryan inspected the completed works and said the bridge’s structure had been strengthened and the 30-tonne load limit removed, meaning trucks would be able to pass through High Street.
“The Bridges Renewal Program extends the lifespan of vital pieces of infrastructure, such as this bridge, and will minimise the amount of maintenance work required in the years ahead,” Senator Ryan said.
Steel safety barriers and guard rails were installed, a new bridge deck built and the existing footpath extended to the Melton Valley Drive intersection as part of the works.
Daryl Lang, the federal Liberal candidate for the Gorton electorate, thanked the community for its patience during the bridge’s closure.
“The High Street bridge is an important piece of infrastructure and this project ensures it will continue to serve the Gorton electorate for many years to come,” he said.
