WEST GATE BRIDGE FULL CLOSURE
18 October 2010
The West Gate Bridge will be completely closed to traffic in each direction from 11pm
to 5am on Tuesday 19 October.
The lane closures are required for the erection of two remaining gantries spanning
the entire width of the Bridge which form part of the freeway management system
(FMS).
The West Gate Bridge is being strengthened to deliver five lanes of traffic in each
direction. The strengthening project is part of the M1 Upgrade which includes the
installation of the state of the art freeway management system along the 75km M1
route.
Two detour routes for the Bridge closure are planned and motorists are advised to
allow for an additional 15 minutes of travel time.
The first bridge closure since it was constructed occurred last Tuesday, 12 October
which was required for the installation of two FMS gantries.
The works are weather dependent and will be transferred to Wednesday 20 October
if weather affected.
ENDS
Media enquiries: Anne Learmonth 0400 424 353
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