General News
13 February, 2026
Bridge upgrade complete at Panmure
MOTORISTS crossing the Mount Emu Creek Bridge at Panmure will now have a safer passage thanks to the recent completion of works.
Upgrades to the bridge have included reinforced structures, ensuring strength and durability to continue meeting the demands of high traffic volumes and modern freight vehicles travelling along the highway.
The Mount Emu Creek Bridge is located about 30 metres east of Billet Street in Panmure and was built in 1959.
The completion of modern upgrades to the bridge brings about improved road safety for drivers, providing them with better connections to jobs and services, and goods.
The Princes Highway serves as a major transport link through south-west Victoria and connects major regional centres with regional industries.
Further projects have been planned and completed as part of the corridor upgrades.
This has included bridge works in Dennington, Weerite and Allansford and the installation of overtaking lanes at Terang, Tyrenderra and Yambuk.
The project was funded with a $2.49 million investment from the federal government and $515,000 from the state government.
These projects ensure a more connected route that is more resilient to change and population growth while also boosting the local economy.
“This upgrade is about keeping regional Victorians safe and connected, while ensuring our transport infrastructure can support local jobs, freight and growing communities now and into the future,” Federal Minister for Regional Development and Local Government, Kristy McBain said.
According to Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne, this investment by the state government into upgrading the bridge reinforces the government’s commitment to future-proofing existing infrastructure to meet the growing needs of the region.
“With the completion of the Mount Emu Creek Bridge upgrades, we’re strengthening connections across the south west, enabling safer journeys and supporting local economic routes,” Federal Senator for Victoria, Raff Ciccone, said.
Member for Western Victoria Jacinta Ermacora, believes these recent upgrades to the bridge will give motorists added peace of mind.
“Completing these upgrades means locals and freight operators can travel with greater confidence, knowing this important link on the Princes Highway is safer, stronger and built to support south-west Victoria’s future,” she said.
