Morpeth Bridge is set to receive a spruce up with maintenance work starting next month to ensure its continued safe operation.
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Transport for NSW will carry out work, including replacing timber truss elements and repainting the bridge from April 14. Preparation started Monday with the establishment of the site compound.
"Morpeth Bridge is a timber truss bridge listed on the state heritage register and is assessed as being nationally significant, primarily on the basis of its technical and historical characteristics," Transport for NSW Regional Director North, Anna Zycki, said.
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"This work will ensure it continues to serve and connect the community and visitors."
Work will take place between 6am and 4pm from Monday to Thursday and is expected to be completed in nine months, weather permitting.
Traffic control and a reduced speed limit of 40 km/h will be in place.
Work will also be carried out from a barge under the bridge with part of the river closed to marine traffic and a four knot speed restriction in place.
The bridge is expected to be closed for safety reasons for a single night in June and Transport for NSW will provide more information prior to this night work and bridge closure along with detours for road users.
Motorists are advised to drive to the conditions and follow the direction of signs and traffic control.
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