Harper Sercombe
Major works on a new 68-metre bridge over the Plenty River are taking shape.
The Bridge Inn Road upgrade has reached a milestone with 33 giant beams being installed .
Drivers can expect to see road changes during their daily commute as works progress on a new bridge connecting the growing neighbouring suburbs of Mernda and Doreen.
Bridge Inn Road is also being widened from two to four lanes between Plenty Road and Yan Yean Road.
The project is replacing the existing two-lane heritage bridge with a purpose-built four-lane bridge, which when complete will help traffic flow across the northern suburbs.
More than 17,000 motorists and 1500 heavy vehicles travel over the Plenty River bridge every day, with that number expected to increase with the ongoing development of the Mernda town centre and future neighbouring residential sites.
For more information about planned disruptions on the Bridge Inn Road upgrade over coming months visit bigbuild.vic.gov.au
