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WORKS are under way this week to remove a dangerous and congested level crossing on the Surf Coast Highway before a new rail bridge is put in place.<\/p>\n

The new elevated rail bridge will reduce disruptions to Surf Coast Highway traffic and Geelong Line train services and make room for green open space and bike and pedestrian paths which will connect homes with the rail line.<\/p>\n

Other key benefits include reduced construction impacts, reduced future flood events, integration with future Bellarine Link extensions, integration with transport, boost safety and traffic flow and result in motorists no longer needing to wait at the boom gates.<\/p>\n

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A concept design of the rail bridge facing Torquay.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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During construction, the Surf Coast Highway will be closed between Baanip Boulevard and the level crossing until Tuesday (September 26).<\/p>\n

The new rail bridge and level crossing site developments have been made with complex environmental, community and technical considerations.<\/p>\n

For more, head to bigbuild.vic.gov.au\/projects\/geelong-line-upgrade\/projects\/surf-coast-highway<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

WORKS are under way this week to remove a dangerous and congested level crossing on the Surf Coast Highway before a new rail bridge is put in place. The new elevated rail bridge will reduce disruptions to Surf Coast Highway traffic and Geelong Line train services and make room for green open space and bike […]<\/p>\n

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