Released 01/01/2018
The ACT Government wishes to advise motorists and other road users of a closure on Tharwa Bridge to allow for scheduled maintenance and inspection works starting on Tuesday 5 September 2017.
The works are part of the ACT Government’s commitment to maintain the significant heritage value of the Tharwa Bridge, which has provided a vital link across the Murrumbidgee for over 120 years.
Major restoration works were completed on the bridge in 2011 following calls from the community to conserve the bridge and its historic design. Due to its design and timber construction, the Tharwa Bridge requires regular inspections and maintenance works are conducted as required.
The maintenance works will include tightening the bridge’s decking and trusses, as weather conditions over the last year may have caused them to contract or expand.
The closure will be in effect from Tuesday 5 September 2017 to Thursday 7 September 2017 between the hours of 9 am to 3.30 pm.
The bridge closure will mean Tharwa Drive will be closed between the entrance to Lanyon Historic Homestead and the intersection with North Street/Naas Road in Tharwa.
Barriers as well as warning and diversion signs will be erected to alert people of the closure.
During the closure a detour will be in place via Tidbinbilla Road and Point Hut Road. Motorists are advised to plan their trip, follow the signs and allow an additional 20 minutes journey time.
For up-to-date information on road closures please call Access Canberra on 13 22 81.
For more information on road closures please visit www.tccs.act.gov.au
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