As part of the upgrade, we've built a new bridge over Plenty River. The new bridge features 2 lanes in each direction, reducing congestion and improving connectivity to local services.

Construction works on the new bridge started in late 2022 and were completed in late 2023.

We converted the old bluestone bridge over Plenty River to a dedicated walking and cycling path. The original bluestone bridge over Plenty River in Mernda was built in 1867 and is one of the oldest bluestone bridges in Victoria.

The three-span bridge stood in its original form until 1975, when it underwent major rehabilitation to accommodate the increase in traffic demand and capacity.

Our works on the bluestone bridge included:

• removing the existing asphalt
• building a new concrete deck while retaining the original heritage bluestone structure
• upgrading the handrails
• landscaping works.

Community members can now use safe, improved and effective active transport connections to Mernda Train Station and local businesses and amenities.

Bridge photos

Works for the new bridge started in late 2022. The photos below capture our progress.