The state government has shared an update on the Victoria University pedestrian footbridge that is to be built on Ballarat Road.
The update showed groundworks and structural works commenced on Monday, July 31.
The works are to prepare for the construction of the pedestrian footbridge that will connect the new Footscray Hospital to Victoria University.
Works will include the installation of piling, foundations and in-ground services.
These works will take place behind the temporary hoarding on the Victoria University campus side of Ballarat Road east of Hoadley Court.
The pedestrian footbridge will be constructed on site, with staged works taking place over the coming months to prepare for the bridge lift over Ballarat Road towards the end of this year.
Pedestrian access to Victoria University Buildings C&D will remain.
Locals have been advised trucks will enter the work zone from the corner of Hoadley Court and Ballarat Road and exit at Ballarat Road.
Groundworks have now commenced and will take approximately four weeks.
Structural works will follow for around 6-8 weeks when the pier for the northern landing of the footbridge will be built.
Works will take place between 7am-5:30pm on weekdays and 8am-3:30pm on Saturdays.
