The Monash Freeway upgrade has hit a major milestone but there’s more disruption ahead.
The final beams were lifted into place to widen bridges along the thoroughfare, over Dandenong Creek.
Eight bridges have been widened using 73 concrete beams that weigh up to 82 tonnes each.
Over the coming weeks, motorists will also experience some delays as concrete is poured at the bridges over Dandenong Creek and Eumemmerring Creek.
During this time, the speed will be reduced to 40 kilometres an hour for 48 hours at each bridge to allow the concrete to set with minimal vibration.
The Monash Freeway is being widened by an extra lane in each direction between EastLink and Clyde Road to increase capacity. It’s due to be completed next year.
The final beam to widen the Monash Freeway bridges is lifted into place over Dandenong Creek.
How the freeway bridges are being widened.
