UPDATE: Watt Rd bridge set to open at 5pm following closure

Feb 1, 2021

UPDATE 1.20PM:

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Watt Rd bridge is set to reopen by 5pm today following a closure over the weekend.

A police spokesperson said an inspectorate attended the site this morning to ensure no structural damage had occurred, after a large heavy haulage tow truck towing a bus crossed Mooroopna on Saturday.

YESTERDAY:

Watt Rd bridge will be closed until at least Monday, February 1 after a large heavy haulage tow truck, towing a bus crossed at Mooroopna on Saturday afternoon.

Greater Shepparton City Council said it had been informed by police and the bridge would have to be inspected.

"Police immediately closed the bridge and council has now closed Watt Road until engineers can conduct a detailed inspection to ensure no structural damage has occurred," a council statement said.

"At this stage we anticipate the road will be re-opened late on Monday, February 1."

By McPherson Media Group