Midcoast Council in NSW has issued an update on Cedar Party Creek Bridge in Wingham, which is in the process of being replaced.
In March this year, construction began on the $39m project, which replaces the existing bridge in its current alignment with an elevated bridge that will meet or exceed the 100-year flood level.
This will raise the bridge close to the level of the Wynter and Combined Streets intersection.
The current intersection will also be replaced by a roundabout, which Midcoast Council says will allow for better traffic flow in the area.
Wet weather earlier this year has hampered the start of the work, and recent rain has caused further delays.
However, crews are currently working on a temporary detour across the Cedar Party Creek, which is expected to open in mid-September and will coincide with the closure of Cedar Party Creek Bridge and the Wynter/Combined Streed intersection.
Last month, water creek works began, and crews also started filling the site at Chrissy Gollan Park, including widening the Wingham Road embankment.
Works planned for July include:
- Completing works in Cedar Party Creek to facilitate road crossing works
- Completing rock lined table drains
- Continuing temporary detour roadworks north and south of the creek
- Closing pedestrian access to the bridge to facilitate Chrissy Gollan Park earthworks
- Essential energy power line relocation at Wingham Road
The low-level bypass will be open 24/7 and has been designed for vehicles up to 12.5m with checking vehicles semi-trailers and B-double able to pass each other by keeping left.
A new flood gauge will be installed upstream of the bypass, linked to flashing light signage that reads “Road closed due to flooding”.
When the bypass is closed, motorists will be required to use alternate routes: Tinonee Road, Gloucester Road and The Bucketts Way.
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The bridge replacement is expected to be complete by late 2025.
The Cedar Party Creek Bridge replacement is part of Transport for NSW’s Fixing Country Bridges Program, which is on track to replace 495 bridges across 58 eligible local government bodies.