A MAJOR milestone in the Inland Rail Project was marked last month as two-way traffic was reinstated over the new Hamilton Street bridge at Broadford for the first time.
On Monday, March 30, traffic controls including the shuttle flow access to support vehicles to cross over the freight rail line connecting Melbourne and Brisbane were removed for a short time.
An Inland Rail spokesperson said: “Opening two lanes of traffic on the new Hamilton Street bridge marks an important milestone for the project. Work will continue over the coming months to complete the new shared user path and pedestrian access.”
“We thank the Broadford community for their patience and cooperation as we complete the project.”
Broadford resident Bernie Bayley has used the bridge around six times since it reopened.
She said: “I don’t mind the bridge itself, but traffic lights are needed. The height does not concern me. However, there sure are a lot of elderly drivers in Broadford and you can see the confusion as it is a busy intersection.”
Sandy Wigtil Sexton and Eric Andersen, whose residence is to the north of the bridge, said: “We’re glad it is open. It is not as bad as we all thought it was going to be. It’s not that steep that you cannot see where you are going. It could be attractive when it is finished and we are looking forward to the landscaping.”