All burning is prohibited during this period. For up to date information regarding Total Fire Bans and community warnings about emergencies, visit Emergency WA.
The bridge on Wellesley Road will be closed to all traffic from Tuesday, 7 December 2021.
The road bridge over the Wellesley River will be closed to all traffic from Tuesday, 7 December 2021 due to several deteriorated bridge structural elements.
Traffic management and detours will be put in place, as shown on the attached plan.
The Shire has arranged for urgent propping of the bridge however the earliest this can be undertaken is mid-January 2022.
The proposed propping will be an interim measure to be able to reopen the bridge, until more permanent repairs can be implemented.
For further information please contact the Shire’s Engineering Services Team on 9729 0360.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.