Pictured: Image of Warrandyte Bridge during the last full bridge closure
[updated Monday November 5, 11:50am]
Bridge and lane closures scheduled for later this week
As we head into the first full week of November, plans publicised on Friday November 2 for more overnight works on the bridge are still in place.
On Wednesday November 7, the bridge will be be closed to traffic between 8pm Wednesday night and 5am Thursday morning.
As with previous closures, pedestrians and cyclists will still have access, under traffic management.
On Thursday November 8, the bridge will be reduced to one lane overnight between 8pm Thursday and 5am Friday.
Vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists will be able to cross the bridge, but under traffic management.
The reasons given for these closures is line-marking and additional asphalting.
In previous instances of this type of work, there has been a warning that weather may affect the ability for these works to be carried out.
As yet, there is no change and these closures appear to be going ahead, but with the damp start to the week, the Diary suggests you all keep a close eye on the weather.
The Diary will continue to monitor these works and update you if anything changes.
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[previous updates below]
[updated Wednesday October 31 2:05pm]
THIS JUST IN: Bridge closure extended a further two nights (Wednesday night October 31 and Thursday night November 1) but no nightworks on Friday
VicRoads have informed the Diary that contractors will close the bridge for an additional two nights (tonight and tomorrow) as they race to complete the bridgeworks.
The bridge will be closed between 10pm and 5am Wednesday October 31 and Thursday November 1 to allow contractors to asphalt the north side of the bridge.
The lane closures originally scheduled for tonight will still go ahead, meaning there will be single lane closures, with traffic control on Research-Warrandyte Road and Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Road as well.
The extension of the bridge closure means there will now be no work on Friday night going into the long weekend.
The official release from VicRoads is scheduled for release at 2:30pm on Wednesday October 31 (today)
Asphalting of the bridge itself will be delayed for a couple of weeks, times and closures yet to be determined but it is hoped to do this with single lane working rather than a further full closure.
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Single lane closures in effect on Warrandyte Bridge on Friday October 26..
Contractors will be doing further single lane closures on the bridge on Friday.
They will try to minimise disruption by only stopping one lane while the concrete truck is pouring each load, rather than keeping it closed for the duration as they did today.
Earlier this week, VicRoads released their plan for the next set of bridge and lane closures as construction crews and engineers push towards project completion before the end of the year.
The latest closures will facilitate asphalting works on the bridge and on Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Road and Research-Warrandyte Road.
Diary reporter David Hogg, spoke with VicRoads about the forthcoming roadworks.
Bridge closure
From Sunday October 28 to Tuesday October 30 (for three consecutive nights), the Bridge will be closed to vehicles between 8pm and 5am.
The plan is for the bridge to be open as usual during the day, with the bridge nightworks scheduled to finish on Wednesday morning.
Pedestrians and cyclists will sill be able to cross the bridge during these times, under the guidance of traffic management.
If you need to cross the river between 8pm and 5am during this period, VicRoads will have traffic detours in place similar to those used during the last bridge closure.
Lane closures, north of the bridge
From Wednesday October 31 to Friday November 2, there will be overnight lane closures in effect on Research-Warrandyte Road and Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Road between 8pm and 5am, with the road returning to normal working condition at 5am on Saturday morning (November 3).
Warrandyte resident Mike Flavel, concerned how the lane closures will affect Warrandyte’s Halloween activities contacted VicRoads to make them aware of the situation.
Strategic Engagement Advisor for VicRoads, Jacqueline Novoselac issued this response:
“Our aim is to finish these works as quickly as possible so hopefully the lane closures on Wednesday night may not need to go ahead.
“However, I have spoken to our project team and they have committed to starting the works at 10pm in order to accommodate the Halloween events.”
So trick or treaters and their parents/guardians will now have until at least 10pm on October 31, before lane closures come into affect – if the lane closure is still needed.
Further info
All these works are subject to weather conditions.
If it is cold or very wet, the asphalting work will be delayed.
The Diary has been informed that VicRoads know the Warrandyte Riverside Market is on November 3 and are not planning on any bridge closures that weekend.
VicRoads were unable to clarify:
- how the lane system will work after the asphalting
- when the traffic lights will be installed
- when the traffic-able width will be extended
- when the remaining concreting will take place
- if there is a need for any further full closures
No more new information is expected until the release of the November Information Update Bulletin but if any new information does come to light, the Diary will provide any updates on these scheduled works, via this news story.
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