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The Albanese and Allan Labor governments have improved journeys across the Rainbow Creek Bridge in the Gippsland region with works now underway on a new replacement bridgeThe new reinforced concrete bridge will replace the original 1947 timber structure boosting productivity reducing ongoing maintenance costs and ensuring reliable connections for more than 3000 vehicles that use the route each day for commuting public transport freight and tourismWorks will also include the installation of safety barriers and railings upgraded road surfaces and line markings as well as new road pavement on approach to the new bridgeThe build will occur to the west of the existing bridge to limit traffic disruption during constructionThe project is funded by 5 million from the Albanese Government under the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program and an Allan Labor Government contribution of 625 millionConstruction is expected to be completed in late 2026Traffic management will be in place during construction including temporary traffic signals a 40 kmh speed limit and short closures during specific construction activitiesWe ask all road users to be aware of changed traffic conditions and allow extra time when travelling through the areaFor further information visit transportvicgovaunewsandresourcesprojectsrainbowcreekbridgereplacementQuote attributable to Federal Minister for Regional Development and Local Government Kristy McBain MPThe Albanese Government understands the importance of connectivity for communities throughout Gippsland These works will improve safety for everyone travelling through the regionQuote attributable to Victorian Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne MPThe original bridge over Rainbow Creek has served its purpose well and were now securing the safety and future of our roads with the construction of this new routeQuotes attributable to Federal Senator for Victoria Raff CicconeThis 5 million investment from the Albanese Government is about safer more reliable journeys for the thousands of people who rely on this road every day whether theyre commuting to work moving freight or travelling through GippslandReplacing this ageing bridge will strengthen a vital local connection and support the regions economy for decades to come
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