Bridge works taking place on Nagambie-Locksley Rd

Necessary bridge construction work will take place on the Nagambie-Locksley Rd at Charles Creek, resulting in the road’s closure from this month until July 2024.

The works are due to begin 25 March, 2024 and the road will be closed to through traffic.

The closure is imperative as the current bridge, situated 12km from Nagambie, lacks the necessary capacity to accommodate anticipated future traffic volumes and safety concerns being the existing bridge is too narrow.

Strathbogie Shire Council Administrator Peter Stephenson said safety concerns had been exacerbated by the road’s alignment, impacting visibility and overall speed conditions.

“The decision to proceed with these works, which were ratified by Council last month, comes after meticulous planning and design spanning several years,” he said.

“We acknowledge the inconvenience posed by the road closure to through traffic, but it is a necessary measure to complete the works.”

Local traffic will retain access to Nagambie-Locksley Rd from both ends throughout the construction period.

The construction works are scheduled to conclude by July 2024, weather permitting.

Further updates will be provided by Council prior to exact commencement of works.

For additional information regarding this project, please contact the Customer Service team at 1800 065 993 or via email at info@strathbogie.vic.gov.au