Angellala Creek Bridge and approaches upgrade

Overview:

The Angellala Creek, Annie Switzer Bridge is located on the Warrego Highway between Morven and Charleville in the state's south west region. This section of the Warrego Highway is part of the state-controlled road network.

Location:

The Angellala Creek Bridge is located approximately 24 km from Morven on the Warrego Highway (Morven and Charleville).

Benefits:

The bridge is 70 metres long and has been recently widened from 6 metres to 9.3 metres between kerbs and strengthened to better cater for heavy vehicles in the future and to improve safety on the Warrego Highway.

Supplier:

Davbridge Constructions.

Funding:

$5.03 million.

Project info

The Angellala Creek Bridge is located approximately 24 km from Morven on the Warrego Highway (Morven and Charleville) in the state's South-West Region. This section of the Warrego Highway is part of the state-controlled road network.

The bridge is 70 metre long and is being widened from 6 metres to 9.3 metres between kerbs, to better cater for heavy vehicles in the future and to improve safety through the area.

The work will involve widening the existing foundations, removal of the existing deck, and replacement with a new prestressed concrete deck and is being constructed by Davbridge Constructions. The roads approaches are also being upgraded and improved by Murweh Shire Council as part of the project.

The bridge is due to be completed in early 2010, weather permitting.

Estimated project completion time

The bridge has now been completed and is awaiting the finalisation of the immediate road approaches. 

Contact details

Email: roma.office@mainroads.qld.gov.au
Phone: +61 7 4622 9511
Post:

Department of Transport and Main Roads
South West Region (Roma Office)
PO Box 126
Roma QLD 4455

Last updated: 26 October 2009