Riverside Expressway and Captain Cook Bridge maintenance project
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Overview:
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Riverside Expressway report on maintenance and repairs.
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Location:
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Riverside Expressway.
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Benefits:
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Scheduled Maintenance Work.
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Supplier:
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Brisbane City Council and other construction contractors.
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Regions:
- Metropolitan Region
Project info
The Department of Transport and Main Roads is continuing scheduled maintenance on the Riverside Expressway (REX). Initial works began in September 2006, with the remainder of the Riverside Expressway maintenance program to be undertaken over the period to December 2014.
The next scheduled works will occur overnight on Tuesday 27 September and Wednesday 28 September 2011, weather permitting.
Works will be conducted at approximately three week intervals between 8 pm and 5 am on weeknights, to take advantage of the lowest traffic demand on the road, however some delays may be experienced.
A 4.5 tonne vehicle weight restriction will be applied to lanes of the Riverside Expressway while works are being undertaken. Police and traffic controllers will be in place for all traffic diversions and vehicle weight restrictions.
Southbound lane closures will occur for all vehicles at the Alice Street on-ramp and the Riverside Expressway will be reduced to the two centre lanes.
The department will make every effort to keep noise and traffic disruptions to a minimum and apologises for any inconvenience.
The community can subscribe to regular updates by emailing the project team on rexmaintenance@tmr.qld.gov.au.
The department is working to ensure effective traffic management plans are in place to minimise the impact on motorists.
Motorists should plan their trip ahead to avoid delays by calling the TMR Traffic Report Line on 13 19 40, or viewing the live webcams on our website.
Background information
The Captain Cook Bridge and Riverside Expressway underwent the first stage of refurbishment works in September and October 2006, with removal of the 33 year-old asphalt layer and replacement with a new dense graded asphalt.
The department has been undertaking a maintenance program since these initial works in 2006. Work such as the replacement of light poles and signs, rewiring of freeway lighting, replacing joint epoxy components and adding waterproof sealants has already been completed.
The remainder of the REX maintenance program consists of five components and will be undertaken over the next four years. These will include neoprene bearings, pot bearings, ramps, joints and ancillary works. Each component will be programmed to ensure minimal impact on traffic.
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