Hamilton and Short St bridges will be replaced, and the railway tracks lowered to allow sufficient clearance for double-stacked freight trains to pass safely.
New visualisations highlight upgraded bridges with new traffic connections, improved pedestrian safety and the reinstated Rupert St playground.
Other community benefits of the latest designs include a safer intersection at Hamilton and High Sts, improved layout at Catherine Ct, traffic-calming measures when approaching Broadford, a gateway creating a welcome entry to town and shared use paths on both bridges and a network of connected pathways.
Locals are also invited to have their say on landscaping, bridge artwork, playground equipment and the design of town entry signs.
Updated designs for the third Broadford replacement bridge at Marchbanks Rd will be shared next year.
Inland Rail and construction partner John Holland will be available to discuss the latest designs, outline the next steps and collect community feedback at a series of information sessions and online until Sunday, December 15.
Community members can have their say by dropping in to information sessions at the Country Soul Café, 1/70 High St, Broadford:
- Wednesdays 10am to 2pm
- Monday, November 18 and Monday, November 25 between 10am and 2pm
- Saturday November, 23 and Saturday, November 30 between 10am and 1pm
Alternatively, people can offer feedback via inlandrail.info/broadforddesign or can book an appointment by phoning 1800 732 761 or emailing inlandrailvic@inlandrail.com.au
