The Albanese and Minns Labor governments are strengthening regional infrastructure against severe weather, with a new flood-resilient bridge over Mudies Creek opening to traffic this weekend on the Golden Highway.
Standing around five metres higher than the old crossing, the new 28-metre bridge is built to withstand a one-in-100-year flood, keeping this vital regional route open for longer when severe weather hits and helping it reopen sooner once floodwaters recede.
Delivered ahead of schedule, the upgrade is part of the $133 million Golden Highway program, jointly funded by the Albanese and Minns Labor governments.
The project constructed the new single-span bridge and realigned a one-kilometre section of highway to accommodate the crossing and deliver a smoother road surface.
The Albanese and Minns Labor governments are committed to building more resilient regional infrastructure so that when severe weather strikes, communities are better connected, businesses can keep moving, and locals aren’t left isolated from the people and support they need.
Construction began in late 2024, with contractor Acciona employing up to 135 local and regional workers throughout the project.
The new Mudies Creek bridge is one of a series of upgrades being delivered along the Golden Highway to improve safety, reliability and flood resilience for regional communities and the freight industry that relies on this key freight corridor.
