Crews have been digging deep in Truganina, with piling and concreting works for the new road bridge’s foundations now completed.
Over the past 2 months, 2 giant piling rigs weighing up to 95 tonnes dug 48 holes. These holes were filled with 280,000 litres of concrete to form the base of the road bridge that will take vehicles safely over the rail line and includes a separated pedestrian and cycling path.
Crews also moved 72,000 tonnes of earth to construct the road bridge embankments, with a total of 250,000 tonnes of soil required.
Over the next few months, crews will start to build the bridge piers, position 14 L-shaped panels into place to form the retaining walls, and pour the bridge support wall. The bridge’s 27 giant support beams will be lifted into place later this year.
The dangerous and congested Hopkins Road level crossing will be gone for good and the new road bridge open in 2026 – 2 years ahead of schedule.
Another 3 level crossings are set to go next year in Melbourne’s booming west, at Coburns, Exford and Ferris roads, Melton, and a new Melton Station will open to passengers in 2026, 2 years ahead of schedule.
