Replacement on the way for Weir Road Bridge July 29, 2021 Work to replace the heavily damaged Weir Road Bridge at Barnsley will get underway in August. The bridge has been closed since major storms hit the region in March, and will remain closed for another 12 months while the work is carried out. Robson Civil Projects has been contracted to build the multi-million dollar replacement, featuring a wider dual lane bridge and a 3-metre wide shared pathway for cyclists and pedestrians. The road on either side of the bridge will also be realigned. Lake Macquarie Council’s Asset Manager Helen Plummer says rehabilitating the existing crossing is impractical due to the costs and length of time it would take to repair the structure to a safe standard, meaning the bridge will remain permanently closed until the works are completed next year.