Inland Rail bridge replacement works are moving into a major construction phase, with a new road bridge in Wandong due to be craned into place in mid-February, according to Inland Rail.

Inland Rail bridge replacement: Wandong crane lift mid-February
Photo: Inland Rail

Inland Rail bridge replacement: crane lift and structure details

The replacement structure — the Broadford-Wandong Road bridge — has been assembled on site from 41 girders. It is 35 metres long, 14.5 metres wide and weighs about 246 tonnes. The lift will be carried out using a 600-tonne crawler crane, as reported by Rail Express.

Broadford-Wandong Road bridge to open before demolition of the old span

Once the new Broadford-Wandong Road bridge opens to road traffic later in 2026, the existing bridge will be demolished.

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Double-stacked freight train clearance and local upgrades at Wandong

Inland Rail says the bridge replacement is intended to provide enough clearance for double-stacked freight trains to use the rail line. Alongside the new span, the plan also includes local upgrades — a shared use path, intersection improvements and additional open community space extending to Pickett Walk — with wider Victorian milestones also covered by Railway Supply.

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