Quambatook-Boort Road bridge works to begin

Published on 15 January 2020

Motorists who use the Quambatook-Boort Road bridge are reminded that works to upgrade the current structure will begin on Monday, 20 January 2020.
 
The bridge, which spans the Avoca River and provides a road connection between the Quambatook township and the Quambatook Recreation Reserve, will be replaced with a two-lane concrete structure that will be able to withstand higher mass limits.
 
It is anticipated the road will be closed for approximately eight weeks, with detours in place via Ninyeunook and Quambatook South roads as these works occur.
 
“The replacement bridge will provide an efficient, safe and effective first and last mile transport route for producers, including reducing the number of required heavy vehicle movements and travel times, thereby meeting required freight demands to processing facilities,” Mayor Lorraine Learmonth said.
 
“During these works the V/Line bus service that runs through Quambatook will also be diverted via Quambatook South Road, with the pick-up/drop-off point for the Boort District School bus to be temporarily located to the Quambatook Recreation Reserve whilst these works are occurring.
 
“Council thanks the community for its patience as these works occur.”
 
The Quambatook-Boort Road bridge works are funded by a $423,333 contribution from Regional Roads Victoria’s Fixing Country Roads program and are part of Council’s $10.877 million capital works program, outlined in the 2019/2020 budget.