📋 Tender Overview
The Allan Labor Government has reopened the Maroondah Aqueduct Bridge on ElthamYarra Glen Road making journeys smoother for the more than 5400 vehicles each dayCrews have worked around the clock to undertake essential maintenance and structural improvements with reinforced steel new concrete abutments and a new bridge deck installed to strengthen the bridgeThese maintenance works will futureproof the structure and make sure heavy vehicles which make up 12 per cent of vehicles using this route can continue to use it for years to comeBuilt between the late 1800s and early 1900s Transport Victoria worked closely with Heritage Victoria to plan this maintenance to ensure the protection of the heritage listed bridge and aqueductTo reduce the impact to locals during these works particularly for those living on the western side of the bridge a free shuttle bus service was provided to offer a safe journey between the Maroondah Aqueduct bridge and the Yarra Glen townshipA temporary pedestrian crossing was also installed over the Maroondah Aqueduct to allow safe access for locals heading to and from Yarra Glen throughout the bridge closureNow that the bridge has been reopened final works including road resurfacing barrier installation and signage works will continue throughout OctoberQuotes attributable to Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa HorneWe know how crucial this link is for locals in the Yarra Glen Eltham and Diamond Creek region which is why it was so important that we coukd reopen the bridge ahead of schedule so we can keep freight moving and ensure locals can get where they need to goWe want to thank the local community for their patience while we undertook these crucial works to futureproof the Maroondah Aqueduct BridgeQuote attributable to Member for Eltham Vicki WardThese important works were vital to ensure an ongoing connection for locals tourists and freight operators travelling between Yarra Glen and the ElthamDiamond Creek region every day
