A piece of nostalgia – a one-lane timber bridge – will make way for a larger, higher and stronger two-lane bridge at Veresdale Scrub.
The new $1.7 million Teese Bridge will be designed to be more flood-resistant and more reliable for motorists.
The project will be jointly funded by the federal government, and Logan and Scenic Rim councils and is expected to take about five months to finish.
The crossing will be closed for the duration of the work and traffic diversions put in place. Council says affected residents have been notified.
Logan infrastructure chair Teresa Lane said council was committed to reducing the impact of floods on City of Logan’s road network.
“Council, with help from both levels of government, has embarked on an extensive drive to raise and improve drainage on major roads in New Beith and Greenbank and other flood prone areas,” Cr Lane said.
“This latest bridge replacement will mean a safer journey for residents and visitors.”
Councillor Scott Bannan said flooding of Teese Bridge had long frustrated local residents.
“Veresdale Scrub School parents often see their kids miss out on school because they can’t get through after rain,” Cr Bannan said.
“Widening the bridge makes sense as we consider future growth in the local area.”
