Labor is restoring the San Remo Bridge - protecting the vital connection to Phillip Island for generations to come.
Minister for Roads and Road Safety Ros Spence today announced works are now underway on the $50 million Labor Government investment.
Works will improve the bridge's long-term durability and are expected to be completed in mid-2028.
Also known as the Phillip Island Bridge, the crossing links San Remo to Newhaven and carries 3.5 million tourists and up to 15,000 vehicles a day, making it one of regional Victoria's busiest and most important connections.
The bridge will stay open to traffic and pedestrians throughout construction, with lane and path closures kept to a minimum.
From Monday, 3 August until late 2026, a temporary 62.5-tonne mass limit will apply to heavy vehicles crossing the bridge.
Passenger cars, grocery deliveries and essential services won't be affected and marine vessel access under the bridge will remain available.
Heavy vehicle operators are advised to visit National Heavy Vehicle Regulator's National Network Map for up-to-date information on limits, before they begin their journey.
The works are highly technical and need to be completed carefully to protect the marine life and the environment.
The Allan Labor Government is investing a record $1.04 billion to rebuild, repair and resurface roads across Victoria - with 70 per cent of the funds going to regional areas.
Jess Wilson and the One Nation-Liberal Coalition are promising $40 billion in cuts - that means cuts to nurses, cuts to teachers and cuts to road upgrades.
As stated by Minister for Roads and Road Safety Ros Spence:
"We're getting on with the job of restoring the San Remo Bridge, keeping it safe and reliable for the millions of motorists who rely on it every year."
"The bridge will remain open throughout works, with lane closures kept to a minimum."
As stated by Member for BassJordan Crugnale:
"This $50 million investment recognises how important the San Remo Bridge is to Bass Coast families and ensures it serves the community for generations to come."
