The Seymour-Avenel Road bridge over the north-east railway line north of Seymour in Victoria will close in January for up to 12 months for Inland Rail construction work.
To allow the safe running of double-stacked freight trains Inland Rail is replacing the existing bridge with a higher, single span bridge in the same location.
The design includes a 35-metre span bridge, about 3.2m higher than the existing structure and incorporates earth embankments sympathetic to the surrounding environment and retaining walls to reduce impact on Avenel Road.
The work site has been established by Inland Rail contractor McConnell Dowell and construction will begin in January.
From Monday January 22, 2024, drivers wishing to cross the railway line will need to detour via Avenal Road and High Street, Seymour. The detour is expected to be in place for approximately 12 months or until works are safely completed.
ARTC Inland Rail will hold a series of information sessions to share the design, discuss the detours and answer questions from residents, property owners businesses.
Information sessions:
- Queen Street, Avenel (outside The Daily Dose) Friday, December 8, 12pm-2pm
- Queen Street, Avenel (outside The Daily Dose) Wednesday, December 15, 12pm-2pm
- Station Street, Seymour (outside CBA), Friday, January 19, 11am-2pm
- Station Street, Seymour (outside CBA), Friday, February 2, 11am-2pm
- Queen Street, Avenel (outside The Daily Dose) Friday, January 12, 12pm-2pm
- Avenel Market, Jubilee Park, Sunday, February 11, 9am-1pm
Residents who cannot attend an information session can phone the ARTC Inland Rail on 1800 732 761 or email victoriaprojects@artc.com.au.
ARTC Victoria and South Australian General Manager Projects, Ed Walker, said he acknowledged the Seymour-Avenel Road bridge construction activity would disrupt the local community and thanked them for their patience and understanding as the project is delivered.
“Construction work will start in early 2024 and is expected to be completed in early 2025,” he said.
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