Winslow starts construction on second stage of Echuca-Moama Bridge

Winslow Constructors has started construction on the second stage of the A$280m ($205m) Echuca-Moama Bridge project in Australia to deliver important upgrades to Warren Street through Echuca.

The company secured the contract for the project work in July from the Australian, Victorian and New South Wales governments.

Valued at A$26.35m ($19.34m), the contract will involve complete reconstruction and widening of Warren Street.

It also includes construction of four new flood relief bridges, dedicated residential service roads, and turning lanes at intersections, as well as a roundabout connection, which will serve as the link from Warren Street to the new Murray River crossing.

The project will provide locals with safer and easier access to properties through new service roads and extended turning lanes into Homan Street and the Echuca cemetery.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael McCormack said: “With a new Murray River crossing on the way, the upgrade of Warren Street has been carefully planned to ensure it will provide a safe and reliable main link to the new bridge.”

Victoria Minister for Roads and Road Safety Luke Donnellan said the changes will also improve access and safety for locals through new service roads, extended turning lanes, and new walking and cycling paths.

“Upgrading Warren Street will better connect the Murray Valley Highway to Echuca and the new river crossing, making it easier for Victorians to do business and get around safely.”

NSW Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight Melinda Pavey said that the construction of the new Murray River crossing will boost the cross-border economy and provide 400 direct and more than 1,000 indirect jobs.

The second stage of works on Warren Street is slated for completion by next year.

The Echuca Moama Bridge Project is jointly funded by the Australian, Victorian and New South Wales governments.