Manildra residents have celebrated the completion of the once-in-a-generation Mandagery Creek Bridge replacement project at a special community event which saw the unveiling of a heritage interpretation area to commemorate the history of the bridge.
The NSW Government provided $12 million to construct the new bridge, which includes a pedestrian footpath, wider lanes and a higher mass limit to boost transport efficiency throughout western NSW.
The new bridge opened to two-way traffic recently and work crews have now completed the finishing work which includes: new signage, linemarking, footpaths,fencing and construction of a heritage interpretation area.
An innovative ‘half-half’ construction method was used to replace the bridge on its original alignment which involved partially demolishing and then constructing the upstream half of the bridge, before repeating the process for the downstream half.
NSW Minister for Regional Roads and Transport Jenny Aitchison said: “There are now no limitations on freight movements across the bridge, allowing for reduced travel times in getting materials from paddock to processing. We want to thank the whole community of Manildra for their support throughout the duration of the project.”