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Hay Street Bridge height clearance to increase

from WA Transport Magazine March 2020 edition

from WA Transport Magazine March 2020 edition, page 26

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massive amount of work has gone into NorthLink WA since it started and many Western Australians will benefit from this new addition to the road network.

"The difference this project will make to traffic in the Swan Valley, and the time savings it creates elsewhere, means it's well worth the wait."

Federal Member for Pearce Christian Porter said thanked road users for their patience.

"The NorthLink WA northern section will provide a freeflowing dual carriageway between Ellenbrook and Muchea, taking the majority of heavy traffic away from Great Northern Highway and improving journey times and safety," said Mr Porter.

"This project is an important investment in our local communities and once completed will help to reduce congestion and improve amenity and productivity in the area."

Transport Minister Rita Saffioti announced that an alliance contract had been awarded to Bocol and MACA Joint Venture (BMJV) for work on the Hay Street Bridge in the city.

The work will increase the clearance of the Hay Street Bridge by 250 millimetres for southbound motorists, over the Mitchell Freeway in Perth.

To achieve this, a six metre by 21 metrelong section of the existing bridge will be replaced with a new raised section.

A bridge protection beam will also be installed to help minimise the risk of damage in the event of future strikes by unauthorised over-height vehicles.

The Hay Street Bridge was constructed in 1968 and complied with bridge height clearance standards at that time, however, it is now considered a low height clearance structure.

Data shows that the bridge has been hit 20 times, nine of those in the past five years alone.

In order for this project to be completed in a safe and effective way, the southbound freeway at this location will need to be closed for two full weekends - one weekend to dismantle the bridge section and another to install the new bridge section.

It is expected that these closures will take place approximately two months apart but the bridge and freeway will remain open during the day with additional night closures only during the project.

Freeway closure details including dates will be widely communicated to the public once they are confirmed closer to construction.

Work is expected to be completed by September 2020. The $6.75 million project is being funded by the State Government.

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