Bridge Collapse
On 14 August 2010, the eastern duplication bridge of the GDE, over the Barton Highway, partially collapsed. The new bridge was under construction when it collapsed. ACT Police, ACT Ambulance Service and the ACT Fire Brigade attended the scene and freed one man who was trapped under the rubble. At least 9 people were taken to the Canberra Hospital for treatment and another 5 were injured however there were no critical injuries, all those affected were working on a new span of the bridge. The Barton Highway and northern GDE were closed for several hours as investigations commenced.
The Barton Highway was reopened on 9 September 2010 after investigations and removal of the collapsed bridge.
Construction on the second span started afresh at the end of December 2010 with all contractors taking on board the recommendations made by ACT Workcover relating to worker safety and materials to ensure that the collapse of the old span is not repeated.
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