In its heyday, the single lane timber bridge at the bottom of
Glenhaven Road carried over 10,000 vehicle movements per day. The
bridge became a major source of traffic congestion between the
developing suburbs of Kellyville/Rouse Hill and Glenhaven/Dural. It
also suffered from inundation during major storm events resulting
in infrequent road closures for the local residents.
As a regular user of the bridge on my early morning push-bike
rides I can atest to its danger from both the traffic on the steep
and narrow approaches and exits along with the irregularites
(holes) in the bridge road surface!!!
In January 2007 the construction of a new 52.1m long by 16.1m
wide Super T-Girder bridge and associated roadworks was commenced.
The total bridge/road upgrade is 250m in length and cost around $5
million.The new bridge is located approximately 250m upstream
(east) of the existing timber bridge. The bridge was opened to
traffic in mid 2007 and has provided flawless traffic flow across a
beautifully graded peice of road.
The cache will take you back to the old timber bridge, and
although it looks decrepit, it is quite sound. It is actually quite
amazing to think that it carried so much traffic not so very long
ago!! You are looking for a small silver bison tube!
Parking is available right next to both ends of the bridge, and
although there are some locals it is a quiet and peaceful place to
look around. The chorus from the Bellbirds is spectacluar.