Australia Golden Ball Tender

The Andrews Labor Government is repairing the badly damaged Golden Ball Bridge at Everton Upper following last Decembers unprecedented rain in north east Victoria.The bridge which serves as a vital commuter and tourism connection was closed to traffic for four weeks until a temporary bailey bridge was put in place to restore access in early January.The complex design and repair works have been fast tracked given how significant this bridge crossing is to Beechworth and surrounds.From 25 February Regional Roads Victoria RRV will begin preparing the site for major construction which will include the installation of new culverts to boost the bridges drainage and reduce the severity of future floods.The existing structure will also be reinforced with new concrete supports to further strengthen and future proof the bridge.To enable these significant works some full closures of the bridge will be required throughout construction and RRV will keep the community informed of these planned disruptions ahead of time.Existing traffic management will remain in place with a reduced speed limit of 40kmh on approach to the bridge and 10kmh over the bridge itselfDetours for heavy vehicles over 15 tonnes and wide loads will continue via Buckland Gap Road no B-Doubles and Chiltern-Beechworth Road B-Doubles.Quotes attributable to Minister for Roads and Minister for Road Safety and the TAC Jaala PulfordWe know how important the Golden Ball Bridge is to the Beechworth and surrounding communities. Thats why were fast-tracking repairs to restore this vital connection.Crews worked throughout Christmas and New Year to get the bailey bridge installed this next step in the process will ensure the bridge continues to service the community for years to come.