CONSTRUCTION
Photo by Christian Pearson / Misheye
Overhead electronic signs allow for speed limits to be adjusted to suit traffic conditions
disruption to traffic , assembly of the girders was first tested in Tasmania , to ensure that the 7,808 bolts used lined up and fitted perfectly .”
“ The flyover now provides traffic access from the Tullamarine Freeway to the M80 Ring Road Altona bound carriageway for destinations including Bendigo , Ballarat and Geelong , and removes a previous major weave movement .”
Mr . Boyd highlighted that another unique aspect of the project is minimising disruption to drivers through effective communications , given that the work was undertaken during live traffic conditions .
This was especially critical when the freeway was closed at times for special activities including bridge concrete pours .
“ The freeway was closed over the weekend during multiple occasions , to reduce the amount of vibration from passing traffic to allow the concrete stitch pours to set ,” Mr . Boyd said . www . vicroads . vic . gov . au 115