This post is part of the Nature Footsteps Waters meme,
and also the Sunday Bridges meme.
Sunday, 31 March 2013
SWAN STREET BRIDGE
The upgrade of the historic Swan Street Bridge in 2009 ensured that one of Melbourne’s most iconic and busiest bridges would serve the city for many years to come. An important link to Melbourne sports and entertainment precinct, the bridge which first opened in 1952, experienced some movement on its south side due to Melbourne’s silt foundations. The upgrade included underpinning the bridge foundations, replacing approach slabs on the south side and replacing existing expansion joints. The landscaping and retaining walls were also upgraded. Carrying some 35,000 vehicles per day, most of the works that may have impacted traffic using the bridge took place in the evenings, with crews working around the clock to get the project completed as quickly as possible.
This post is part of the Nature Footsteps Waters meme,
and also the Sunday Bridges meme.
This post is part of the Nature Footsteps Waters meme,
and also the Sunday Bridges meme.
That is a great place to walk and contemplate. It is as beautiful at night as it is during daytime.
ReplyDeleteVackert med alla ljusen.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty bridge, especially at night. :)
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ReplyDeleteSorry I meant to say I really like the night shot.
ReplyDeleteHi Nick, we were down at the Swan Street Bridge and the Anderson Street Bridge on Saturday night. Will blog some photos this week. The Yarra was full to the brim after the rain we have had. Your photos show one of my favourite walks in Melbourne.
ReplyDeletenice place. Well worth exploring I think. :)
ReplyDeleteA nice series of photos of this bridge, Nick.
ReplyDelete«Louis» particularly likes the night shot.
Thank you for contributing this to Sunday Bridges.