MEDIA RELEASE
5 February 2010
ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE WORK CONTINUES
ON ROSSI BRIDGE
Essential maintenance work on Rossi Bridge will continue as part of the $2.3 million
upgrade of the bridge.
An RTA spokesperson
said the work will improve safety and driving conditions for
motorists.
“This bridge is an important route for the local community and every effort is being made to
minimise the impact of the work on motorists and pedestrians.
“This essential maintenance work will repair and preserve the bridge.
“Rossi Bridge is a local icon
and has been around for around
110 years. It was built in
1899 and is part of the local history with stone piers and rare three truss spans,” the
spokesperson said.
Motorists are advised that essential maintenance work will continue on the bridge over the
Wollondilly River from Monday 8 February until Friday, 19 February 2010, weather
permitting.
The bridge will be closed to motorists and pedestrians from Monday to Friday between
9.00am and 3.00pm.
The bridge will be open outside of these times however a 15 tonne
load limit will apply.
Further work will be carried out on the bridge from Monday 22 March to Friday 14 May and
the bridge will be closed to motorists and pedestrians at all times.
A detour is available via Chainman’s Lane and Fitzroy Street over the Marsden Bridge for
vehicles travelling to and from Mount Baw Baw Road and Range Road.
Signs will be in place to notify motorists of the closure and the detour. Be roadwork aware,
slow down and take care, roadwork speed limits are enforceable.
For more information contact the RTA’s Transport Management Centre on 132 701 or visit
The RTA appreciates the patience of motorists
while this essential work is carried out.
CONTACT:
RTA Media Unit 8588 5999
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