The Fyans Street level crossing removal is closer than ever, with the new 2,000 tonne rail bridge moved into place.
A massive remote-controlled 256-wheel self-propelled modular transporter moved the three bridge spans into place, after they had been pieced together in a nearby construction site over recent months.
The two super-T spans were rolled into place first, flanking the central steel girder bridge that was installed last to complete the 100 metre structure.
With the bridge in place, work is progressing on the embankments on either side before the new duplicated track is installed.
The embankment construction will include the installation of 1300 concrete panels, with more than 200 of these panels featuring the leaf of the silver wattle, designed by Wadawurrung Traditional Owner and artist Kait James.
Work will also progress to realign Fyans Street under the rail bridge, to create a consistent stretch of road to the Breakwater Road roundabout, with the intersection remaining closed until Monday 26 August.
Passengers are reminded that coaches will replace trains between Geelong and Warrnambool for all or part of the journey until Sunday 25 August, to complete major construction on the South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication.
The Geelong line upgrade will see three upgrades to Waurn Ponds, Marshall and South Geelong stations. The removal of two level crossings at Fyans street and Surf Coast highway and eight kilometres of new track.
Learn more about the Geelong Line Upgrade.
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