SPIT BRIDGE OPEN TO MARINE TRAFFIC

[mrsswordfisherman]

6 July 2012

SPIT BRIDGE OPEN TO MARINE TRAFFIC

Work and testing of the Spit Bridgespan lift system upgrade has been completed, with the Middle Harbour crossingopen as usual from this morning.

The crossing had been closed to marineoperators while the work was being carried out.

Road traffic had also been diverted attimes in the past several weeks to allow the drive system to be upgraded.

The work, which included upgrading themotor, brake and gearbox, aims to improve reliability and minimise thepotential for delays caused by breakdowns.

The first scheduled opening forboaters this morning is 10.15am.

Motorists and boaters are thanked fortheir patience while this essential work was carried out.

For more information contact theTransport Management Centre on 132 701, or visit www.livetraffic.com or www.rms.nsw.gov.au for marine trafficchanges.