Works to build a new six-lane road bridge over the Sunbury/Bendigo rail line are under way as part of the Melton Highway, Sydenham Level Crossing Removal Project.
In January 2018 the level crossing was removed and the south side of the road bridge opened to cars, pedestrians and cyclists for the first time.
Works on the north side of the road bridge are in progress and will be completed by the end of 2018.
The finished road bridge will include new bike lanes and footpaths on the bridge, new paths and open space under and around the bridge, and lighting and artwork to improve safety and amenity.
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Shear determination gets Bianca her dream job
Melton Highway Level Crossing Removal Project worker Bianca Round’s time as a hairdresser and work experience in a shearing shed provided the perfect launching pad for a move into construction.
03/07/2018
A big piece of the puzzle
When imagining the materials used to support a road bridge, large white foam blocks aren’t usually what come to mind. But on the new Melton Highway bridge, this is exactly what we’re using!
25/06/2018
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Melton Highway beam lift
We've installed 18 concrete beams at the Melton Highway road bridge.
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Melton highway community update - April 2018
The Melton Highway project team had a busy start to the year, with the new southern bridge opening in late January and the level crossing removed shortly after.
Melton Highway Community Update – October 2017
In July, we safely completed the first stage of the new road bridge that will finally see the end to the congested level crossing on Melton Highway.
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