23 April 2024
The Wallangarra community has welcomed the reopening of the township’s key bridge on Bridge Link Drive, with structural repairs now completed following the bridge’s temporary closure due to severe damage from the 2023 November bushfires.
As an important road linking both sides of the township, the bridge serves as a link for the local economy and community, and its necessary closure for safety reasons impacted the community.
Southern Downs Mayor Melissa Hamilton acknowledged Wallangarra community’s resilience during the challenges of recovery, and said the reopening of the bridge is a significant milestone for the township in its recovery journey.
“The closure of this bridge cut an important link to both sides of the township, and I know from discussions with locals that they have been very keen for the bridge to reopen and to be able to move forward again after the November bushfires,” Mayor Hamilton said.
“On behalf of the Wallangarra community, Council thanks Queensland Rail for their prompt response and repairs to the bridge structure.”
Queensland Rail Head of Regional Scott Cornish thanked the local community for its patience while crews repaired the bridge.
"We're pleased to announce the Bridge Link Drive road-over-rail bridge reopened to road and pedestrian traffic on Thursday 18 April following the completion of repair works," Mr Cornish said.
During the closure, detours were in place to minimise disruptions and impacts on the community.
Last edited date 23 Apr 2024