Lucas Bridge Works Update
Published on 09 August 2021
The major revamp of Lucas Bridge is progressing, with completion expected within the next six weeks.
The project involves demolition of the old timber bridge and construction of a new concrete bridge over the Castlereagh River at Breelong, greatly improving access for the local community.
Council’s Director Infrastructure, Daryl Colwell says,
“The bridge beams have been installed and the bridge deck will be poured prior to the end of August. Weather permitting, Council will be undertaking road works to construct the bridge approaches in late August, which will see a 2m fill for the slab and a small curb established.”
Commencing earlier this year, wet weather has caused some delays to earlier project stages. Full closure of the bridge and approaches on Breelong-Balladoran Rd is required until Tuesday, 31 August 2021, weather permitting.
While there is no room on site for a side track, there is alternative access:
- to the Castlereagh Highway via Denmire Rd
- to Gilgandra via Hilliers Road
General Manager David Neeves says,
“The long term benefits of this project is great and we appreciate the community’s patience while this major project is undertaken and look forward to opening it to the community”.
“Upgrade of the Lucas Bridge crossing has been an identified need for some time. Council secured significant funding through the Australian Government Bridges Renewal Program, which in addition to Council’s own budget allocation secured the project future”.
This is one of the last bridges to be replaced in Council’s timber bridge replacement program with just two left; Jack’s Creek Bridge where planning has commenced and Yarragrin Creek Bridge with preliminary planning underway.
Please contact Council’s Infrastructure Department with enquiries.
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