WORK will begin in October to strengthen the LH Ford Bridge, that connects the western part of Dubbo across the Macquarie River to the CBD.
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Roads and Maritime Services announced Freyssinet Australia Pty Ltd has been awarded the contract to strengthen the bridge.
The NSW Government provided $10 million for this work to increase the life of the bridge, improve safety for road users and increase efficiency of the road network.
“The 613-metre long reinforced concrete bridge was first opened to the public in 1969 and at that time was the fourth longest highway bridge in NSW,” Member for Dubbo Troy Grant said.
“Work on the bridge will include building two new piers within the Macquarie River to better support the span over the river.”
Connecting the new piers to the bridge deck and adjusting the bridge barriers will require some changed traffic conditions.
Mr Grant said upgrade work is due to start in late October this year and added the community will be notified of any impacts to traffic as work progresses.