From Monday 28 August 2023, Ballina Shire Council and Lismore City Council will introduce a reduced load limit for Pearces Creek Bridge on Eltham Road, Pearces Creek. The new load limit will be 4.5 tonnes.
The structural condition of the timber bridge is poor and revising the heavy vehicle load limit will help preserve the aging timber infrastructure until construction of the new, realigned concrete bridge is complete in early 2024.
The load limit is sign posted at the intersection of Bangalow Road and Eltham Road, Bexhill through to the intersection of Teven Road and Eltham Road, Teven. There are several alternate routes available for heavy vehicles due to the bridge's new load limits.
In June 2023 the contractor commenced construction on the replacement Pearces Creek Bridge. The aging wooden bridge will be replaced with a two-lane, concrete structure that meets the needs of today's road users. The road is a key connection between Lismore City and Ballina Shire and the upgrade will enable load limit restrictions to be removed.
The project has been funded by the NSW Government, Fixing Country Bridges Program and the Federal Government, Bridge Renewal Program.
For road status updates visit livetraffic.com or contact Ballina Shire Council on 1300 864 444.
