Projects

Nerrena Road (Tarwin River West Branch) bridge strengthening, Leongatha

We’re strengthening the Tarwin River West Branch bridge on Nerrena Road, between Leongatha and Dumbalk, to improve safety and reliability for all road users.

Project status:

Planned

Overview

Image of the Tarwin River West Branch bridge

The Tarwin River West Branch bridge on Nerrena Road will be strengthened to ensure safe and reliable road access.

Located in Gippsland, between Leongatha and Nerrena, 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 bridge now requires strengthening to remain safe for all road users. The upgrades will also increase the bridge’s weight limit to 68.6 tonnes, allowing access for more heavy vehicles.

The project is being funded through the Australian Government Bridges Renewal Program with 20% funding contribution by the Victorian Government.

The works include:

  • Reinforcing the deck with concrete to support heavy vehicles
  • Widening the traffic lanes on the bridge and approaches
  • Upgrading the bridge barrier railings and safety barriers on the approach to the bridge
  • Strengthening of bridge pier crossheads.

Protecting our environment

We understand the community’s commitment to protecting the environment and take our responsibility to improve road safety while minimising environmental impacts very seriously.

Our project teams design works to preserve as much vegetation as possible. However, some vegetation, including native trees, will need to be removed to allow for the bridge strengthening and barrier upgrades.

Environmental approvals have been obtained, and all works will follow a Construction Environmental Management Plan.

We’re also taking additional steps to protect vegetation and wildlife, including:

  • Engaging qualified experts to safely identify and relocate any wildlife before works begin.
  • Installing "No Go Zone" fencing to safeguard nearby vegetation.
  • Monitoring water quality in the Tarwin River West Branch.

Next steps

The required planning activities are currently underway. We’ll provide an update to the community as this project progresses including a timeframe for construction.

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 - Gippsland, 120 Kay Street, Traralgon 3844