IN BRIEF

Queens Park bridge remains closed

NEWTOWN’S heritage-listed Queens Park bridge remains closed to all traffic and pedestrians after it was damaged by a truck last Thursday. The one-lane bridge – which sits above the Barwon River and has a low clearance of 4.2 metres – connects Newtown to Highton via Queens Park Road. VicRoads has advised motorists heading from Newtown to Highton or Belmont should use the Hamilton Highway and Geelong Ring Road. VicRoads has also suggested that people travelling from Highton to Newtown should use Barrabool Road and Shannon Avenue. Drivers are encouraged to allow extra time when using these proposed detour options, particularly during school times. VicRoads has said the bridge has suffered significant structural damage and will not be reopened until it’s safe to do so. For updates, visit traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au.