Lathams Road Bridge reaches major milestone

24 August 2010 - BMD Constructions recent beam placement at Lathams Road Bridge marked a key milestone for the Peninsular Link project. The Lathams Road Bridge is the first of more than 35 bridges for the project and required the use of a 350 tonne crane, the largest piece of machinery on the project to date.

Linking Melbourne Authority engaged BMD Constructions early in the project to include the Bridge as a means of reducing heavy vehicle traffic on local streets during construction of Peninsular Link.

Peninsula Link is one of several major projects outlined in the Victorian Government's $38 billion Victorian Transport Plan and involves:

  • 27km of freeway standard road;
  • Two traffic lanes in each direction;
  • On and off ramps to 11 roads including three freeway to freeway connections;
  • More than 35 bridges and 18,000m² of retaining walls; and
  • High standard urban design, environmental management and community information.

A time-lapse of the Latham Road Bridge project can be viewed here.

http://www.linkingmelbourne.vic.gov.au/pages/video-library.asp

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