Bass Coast Shire Council is undertaking a feasibility study to investigate future options for the McGrath Road Bridge. The study will assess the condition of the existing bridge, explore upgrade options, and provide information to support future funding opportunities and decision-making.

• Road closure on 8 July 2026 and 9 July 2026 to enable safe access for inspections.
• Bridge material sampling and testing using an under-bridge inspection unit.
• Structural analysis, options assessment, and reporting will be completed off-site following the field investigations.

• McGrath Road Bridge will be closed from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm on 8 and 9 July 2026. Please refer to the site location plan and detour map below.
• Variable Message Signs (VMS) will be installed approximately one week before the closure.
• Nearby residents, businesses, and affected user groups will be notified in advance of the works.
• We acknowledge these works may cause some inconvenience and appreciate your patience while they are completed.

Please note that access to properties will not be directly impacted. We apologise for the inconvenience to motorists and to the community affected by this detour, however Public Safety is our highest priority.