Inland Rail has unveiled the Seymour-Avenel Road bridge, and construction is set to begin in late 2023. The current Seymour-Avenel Road bridge is not high enough to accommodate double-stacked freight trains, necessitating its replacement by Inland Rail and construction collaborator McConnell Dowell with a taller bridge at the same site.
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Revolutionizing Freight Transport with the New Seymour-Avenel Road Bridge
The proposed design showcases a bridge with a 35m span, which stands approximately 3.2m taller than the existing bridge. Additionally, the design incorporates earth embankments and retaining walls that harmonize with the environment and minimize impact on Avenel Road. Importantly, by constructing the new bridge at the same site, it significantly reduces environmental impact.
Inland Rail, a significant project, will revolutionize the transportation of goods across Australia. In Victoria, they will conduct work at 12 locations, including the Seymour-Avenel Road bridge, to ensure double-stacked freight trains pass safely and deliver everyday products quickly and reliably across Australia. Ed Walker, Australian Rail Track Corporation’s GM for Projects in Victoria and South Australia, is excited about the construction’s s. “Work at Barnawartha North and Glenrowan is nearing completion, and Wangaratta is making good progress,”
Inland Rail intends to keep the community informed through work notifications, website updates, social media posts, and resident meetings. Residents can see the new bridge design at three upcoming Inland Rail and McConnell Dowell events. The North East Line 150 Year Celebration, Seymour Railway Station Platform, Saturday 14 October, 11 am-1 pm; Station Street Seymour (outside CBA), Friday 27 October, 11 am-2 pm; and Station Street Seymour (outside CBA), Friday 17 November, 11 am-2 pm. In the coming weeks, McConnell Dowell will prepare the construction site and begin building the new bridge.
In early 2024, a temporary road to Granville Drive will be built and subsequently, Seymour-Avenel Road will be closed with detours. Following these changes, the construction is anticipated to reach completion by early 2025.
