Published Wednesday, 27 August, 2008 at 03:26 PM
Minister for Main Roads and Local Government
The Honourable Warren Pitt
Concrete girders arrive for Bundaberg Ring Road project
Bundaberg's Ring Road project has reached a significant milestone today, with the delivery of six massive concrete girders that will be used for the construction of the three-span FE Walker Street overpass.
Main Roads Minister Warren Pitt said the 36-metre girders, each weighing 78 tonnes, would be delivered to Bundaberg on six separate, specialised heavy load vehicles.
"They're quite an impressive sight on the road. These are over-sized loads and people need to take extra care around them," Mr Pitt said.
"The overpass requires 18 girders in total – six for each span.
"The initial six girders will be used on the third span of the overpass and the remaining 12 will arrive in Bundaberg in the following months," he said.
The third span of the overpass does not extend over the existing FE Walker Street, so motorists should not expect any traffic disruptions while the girders are put in position.
Main Roads Regional Director Doug Wass said girders were a common form of support beam used in the construction of bridges and overpasses.
"The remaining 12 girders for the other two spans are expected to arrive within the next two months," he said.
"It's a memorable achievement for those involved with the project – a sense of satisfaction that it's all coming together."
Main Roads wishes to advise the placement of the girders on the final span may cause minor traffic disruption.
Traffic will be diverted to use the new entrance and exit ramps on the new section of ring road.
Traffic changes will be advertised to alert road users and variable message boards will be put in place advising motorists of the upcoming changes.
Once completed, the $92 million ring road will alleviate traffic congestion on the existing road network and save considerable time for road users.
The ring road will also be an alternative route for motorists travelling from the Isis Highway to Bargara Road and other parts of the city.
Media contact: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819
Main Roads Minister Warren Pitt said the 36-metre girders, each weighing 78 tonnes, would be delivered to Bundaberg on six separate, specialised heavy load vehicles.
"They're quite an impressive sight on the road. These are over-sized loads and people need to take extra care around them," Mr Pitt said.
"The overpass requires 18 girders in total – six for each span.
"The initial six girders will be used on the third span of the overpass and the remaining 12 will arrive in Bundaberg in the following months," he said.
The third span of the overpass does not extend over the existing FE Walker Street, so motorists should not expect any traffic disruptions while the girders are put in position.
Main Roads Regional Director Doug Wass said girders were a common form of support beam used in the construction of bridges and overpasses.
"The remaining 12 girders for the other two spans are expected to arrive within the next two months," he said.
"It's a memorable achievement for those involved with the project – a sense of satisfaction that it's all coming together."
Main Roads wishes to advise the placement of the girders on the final span may cause minor traffic disruption.
Traffic will be diverted to use the new entrance and exit ramps on the new section of ring road.
Traffic changes will be advertised to alert road users and variable message boards will be put in place advising motorists of the upcoming changes.
Once completed, the $92 million ring road will alleviate traffic congestion on the existing road network and save considerable time for road users.
The ring road will also be an alternative route for motorists travelling from the Isis Highway to Bargara Road and other parts of the city.
Media contact: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819