After more than six months of construction work and road closures, the new bridge over Kororoit Creek, connecting Altona Road and Racecourse Road, is now open,
The new bridge replaces the Altona Road ford which was prone to flooding and closures and in poor condition.
The new elevated crossing features a sealed road, a cycling and walking path with guard rails and new electronic flood warning system, reducing flood risk and making it more reliable for people driving, walking and riding.
Hobsons Bay council funded the project through its capital works program and mayor Daria Kellander welcomed its completion.
“This is a great improvement for our community and will make it much easier for people
to move all year-round,” Cr Kellander said.
“We’re proud to have completed this project in a timely manner to ensure community safety and accessibility.”
Cr Michael Disbury who represents the Williamstown North ward where the new bridge is located, thanked the local community for advocacy and patience.
“Community support has been important to help us deliver this crucial piece of infrastructure,” Cr Disbury said.
“This bridge will benefit all users for many years to come.”
Among those to benefit from the new bridge will be bike riders, with a detour of the Bay Trail cycling path through the Kororoit Creek Road and Millers Road round-a-bout, no longer needed.
The reconnection of Altona Road and Racecourse Road also provides another link between Seaholm and Altona Beach and the rest of Hobsons Bay.
