Alfords Point Bridge, New South Wales
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Alfords Point Bridge is one of three major road crossings of the Georges River. It was opened on the 7 September 1973. The bridge replaces a vehicular punt that previously operated between Lugarno and Illawong.[1] It is part of Metroad 6.
The bridge links Padstow Heights in the City of Bankstown to the Sutherland Shire at Alfords Point.
When the bridge was built, piles and abutments were built next to it (downstream) for future duplication. In February 2007, RTA's contractor - Abigroup, has commenced the construction to duplicate Alfords Point Bridge. The duplication is estimated to complete in 2008. The new second bridge will become the southbound bridge, while the existing bridge will become northbound use only. [2]
The two other crossings over the Georges River are the Captain Cook Bridge and Tom Uglys Bridge.
[edit] References
- ^ "Alfords Point Bridge", Roads and Traffic Authority, NSW Accessed 26th September, 2006
- ^ "Alfords Point Bridge duplication community update February 2007", Roads and Traffic Authority, NSW Accessed 17th March, 2007
