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West Gate Bridge

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Port Melbourne, VIC 3004

Description

The West Gate Bridge is a significant landmark in Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

It is a steel, box girder, cable-stayed bridge that spans the Yarra River. The bridge carries the West Gate Freeway and serves as a vital link between the Melbourne CBD, western suburbs, industrial suburbs in the west, and the city of Geelong.

The bridge is a cable-stayed box girder design, made of steel. It has a total length of 2,582.6 meters and a maximum width of 37.3 meters. The longest span of the bridge measures 336 meters. The bridge has a clearance below of 58 meters. It has a total of 10 lanes, with 5 inbound lanes and 5 outbound lanes.

The West Gate Bridge is an essential part of one of the busiest road corridors in Australia. It provides crucial connectivity for commuters and facilitates the movement of goods and services between different parts of Melbourne and beyond. It primarily serves as a critical roadway for vehicular traffic.

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Port Melbourne, VIC 3004

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