I have received an excellent email from a senior manager in Transurban, and then had a long phone call with him, clarifying several issues, and offering to keep me informed of any changes. I am now authorised to publish on this blog anything I receive from Transurban. In return I have offered to post on this blog anything he wishes the local community to know.
Firstly, on the bridge - Transurban are currently authorised to impose single-lane working over the bridge while they are working on widening the spans of the bridge. They have not got approval for any full closure. However now that the project is approved and funded, detailed planning is under way, and that includes considering options that might shorten the period of disruption to locals. One option is to demolish and replace the bridge. But adopting such a disruptive option would require community consultation and a lengthy approval process. So there is no chance of the bridge being fully closed in January!
I am assured that pedestrian access through Chilworth Reserve will be maintained at all times except when specific hazardous work is taking place above. The construction park being assembled under the bridge will not close the footpath over the river.
Normal working hours will be day work except in existing approved places such as the widening of the Epping tunnel, and during work which has to be done at night such as applying asphalt to the finished road surface.
The promised (and mandated) advertising of contact numbers into the Transurban planners will appear in local newspapers this week or next week.
I am seeking clarification on some other issues, and if you need to know anything, or wish to publish your views on any aspect of the M2 widening project, feel free to contact me. Mobile 0417 215 774, or email peter.hewitt@raywhite.com.
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