Bridges over the Severn River on Yarraford Road, and over the Furracabad Creek on Furracabad Road will be closed with immediate effect, Council advises.
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Council recently contracted certified bridge engineers to assess the bridges.
The engineers found the timber structures were in very poor condition.
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Because substructure elements have significantly deteriorated, the engineers recommended that the bridges be closed to vehicular traffic immediately.
Council unfortunately has little choice but to comply with this recommendation due to public safety concerns.
Restoration work will need to be completed before the bridges are reopened. This may take several months. Council is investigating options.
The existing side track at the Yarraford Road bridge will be assessed immediately. Any necessary maintenance will be undertaken as a priority.
Load limit reduction on bridge over Mann River – Shannon Vale Road
Council also contracted engineers to assess the bridge over the Mann River on Shannon Vale Road.
They found that the main structural elements have decayed. They recommended a 10 ton load restriction for the crossing, and that the existing 10km/h speed restriction should be maintained.
Council unfortunately has little choice but to comply with this recommendation due to public safety concerns. They advise that the 10 ton load restriction will apply with immediate effect.
Council have put up signs to notify motorists of this change, and are investigating options to rehabilitate this bridge.
Council regrets any inconvenience that these closures may cause, and thanks residents and motorists in advance for their co-operation.
Any enquiries in relation to this matter can be directed to Council’s Department of Infrastructure Services on 6730 2371.
