Agar Grove bridge replacement

We are replacing Agar Grove bridge to ensure the long-term safety and functionality of the bridge.

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Why is the work needed?

Agar Grove bridge, built in the 1800s is deteriorating due to its age, it’s crucial that we carry out planned strengthening and replacement work. This work is essential not only for the safety of those who use the road above but also for the rail users and workers below. 

This work is necessary to ensure the long-term safety and functionality of the bridge, without the work there is a risk of imposing weight restrictions or even closures.

Project timeline

Work has begun and will be complete in spring 2025.

What work is taking place?

Work to replace the bridge deck was completed successfully over the 9-day railway closure. Work to pour the concrete will commence in January, once the concrete has cured, we will begin installing waterproofing and protection layers on the new bridge deck. Additionally, civil work will be carried out to establish new utility connections into the bridge.

The bridge will remain closed until February 2025, when one lane of traffic on Agar Grove will be opened. The remainder of the bridge is scheduled to re-open in May 2025.

Key dates of work due to take place from January 2025:

  • Entire bridge will remain closed until early February 2025, when one lane of traffic on Agar Grove will be opened.
  • Southern Footway on Agar Grove to re-open in early March 2025.
  • Temporary Footbridge removed during weekend of 8/9 March 2025 with full road closure on Agar Grove for entire weekend.
  • Remainder of the Bridge to re-open in May 2025.

Road closure until May 2025

Until May 2025, Murray Street and St. Augustine’s Road will be closed to traffic at the junction of Agar Grove. We will be working at various locations within the road closure and a variety of activities will be undertaken for the duration of the closure.

The map below shows a detailed layout of pedestrian walkways, vehicle parking, and construction areas around Murray Street, Agar Grove, and St Augustine’s Road. Key features include:

  • Pedestrian walkways marked with red dashed lines.
  • Construction or working areas highlighted in blue along the roads.
  • Standard and disabled parking bays on Murray Street and Agar Grove.
  • Cycle ramps are marked near the bottom left of the map.
  • A bike shed is located near the top left corner.

Christmas work 2024 timelapse

The timelapse below shows work that took place during a nine-day blockade over the Christmas period. From Saturday 21 December to Sunday 29 December 2024, we replaced the 160-year-old bridge deck on the road-over-rail bridge at Agar Grove.

This essential work ensures the safety of both the local community traveling above and the railway passengers and workers below. Without this critical upgrade, the bridge risked weight restrictions or even closure.

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Further information for residents

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