Hexham bridge takes shape with final girders in place

Hexham bridge takes shape with final girders in place

Image: photostockatinat/stock.adobe.com The final girders are now in place on the new northbound bridge over Ironbark Creek (Toohrnbing) on the Hexham Straight Widening, as part of the $2.2 billion M1 Pacific Motorway Extension to Raymond Terrace. A 400-tonne crane has lifted a total of 65 girders into place, each weighing around 20 tonnes – equivalent to the weight of 10 family cars – forming the foundation of the new three lane northbound brid…