Restrictions lifted from Tarro Rail Bridge

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Motorists no longer face restrictions crossing the Tarro Rail Bridge, with all lanes now open to traffic after urgent repairs were completed earlier this morning.

Motorists no longer face restrictions crossing the Tarro Rail Bridge, with all lanes now open to traffic after urgent repairs were completed earlier this morning.

Speed limit, heavy vehicle and lane restrictions were lifted for Newcastle and Port Stephens bound traffic on Wednesday night, however, persistent rainfall halted the completion of southbound side work to relieve motorists driving towards Maitland.

Following days of wet weather, Transport for NSW crews were able to resume work at around 9 pm last night to complete the necessary repairs to the deck of the bridge, which were required to reopen the bridge safely and without restrictions.

Read the full media release here. (PDF, 135.86 KB)