Nerrena Road (Tarwin River West Branch) bridge strengthening, Leongatha
We’ve strengthened the Tarwin River West Branch bridge on Nerrena Road, between Leongatha and Nerrena, to improve safety and reliability for all road users.
Complete
Strengthening activities on the Tarwin River West Branch bridge on Nerrena Road, Leongatha, have been completed.
The bridge is fully open to traffic and the temporary 40km/h speed limit is no longer in place.
Works started on the bridge in early May 2025 and took four months to complete.
The works have improved road safety and transport network efficiency, ensuring reliable road access for freight operators.
The bridge works included:
- Reinforced deck overlay to support heavy vehicles
- Widened traffic lanes on the bridge and road approaches
- Upgraded bridge barrier railings
- Upgraded safety barriers on the approaches, and
- Strengthened bridge pier crossheads.
Overview
Nerrena Road is a vital route for the community and freight, connecting Leongatha and Dumbalk while serving nearby farms, industry and quarries.
Built in 1970, the concrete Nerrena Road Bridge over the Tarwin River West Branch required strengthening to improve safety, increase capacity, and enhance structure reliability.
The project was funded through the Australian Government’s Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program (SLRIP), with an Australian Government funding contribution of $3,232,000 and a Victorian Government contribution of $808,000, for a total project cost of $4,040,000.
Get in Touch
If you’d like more information or have any questions:
Email: [email protected]
Call: 133 778
Write: Department of Transport and Planning (DTP), GPO Box 2392, Melbourne 3001
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