Southern Tablelands commuters will soon be able to take advantage of a new bridge as construction nears completion.
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The much-anticipated Towrang Bridge project has entered its final stage with the addition of 40 concrete beams.
It is hoped the bridge will help improve stock and produce transport, services which are severely impacted by heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding.
However the bridge, which stands over the Wollondilly River, has experienced numerous delays with Goulburn recording over 365 millimetres of rain so far in 2022.
Goulburn Mulwaree Council Mayor Peter Walker said he expected completion to only be extended by one to two months.
"The wet weather will see completion delayed by one to two months, but it has been pleasing to see that the new bridge has stayed above water during recent floods which have been quite significant," Mr Walker said.
"Once completed the Towrang Bridge will sit at 4.5 metres higher than the previous structure, and will now be a two lane bridge over 80 metres in length. New approaches will also provide safer access for residents."
Council accepted a tender from Bridgeworks Australia for the project in June 2021. $2 million was received through the Federal Government Bridges Renewal Program, with Council contributing $1 million to the project.
Federal Member for Hume Angus Taylor said he was looking forward to seeing the finished product.
"The Bridges Renewal Program has already had a significant impact in Goulburn, and I'm looking forward to seeing the completed Towrang Bridge provide improved access for residents and local freight operators," Mr Taylor said.
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