WANGARATTA Railway Precinct’s new underpass will open to the public next week as Inland Rail works will see the takedown of the Docker Street footbridge.

McConnell Dowell will undertake day and night works during a track possession, between 6am Saturday, 22 March and 6pm Monday, 24 March, to remove the Docker Street footbridge in Wangaratta.

Pedestrian access across the station precinct will be via the new pedestrian underpass, which will open on Friday, 21 March.

During the track possession other works will include drainage excavations near the Docker Street footbridge area, landscaping within the station precinct and asphalting of the new platform.

Works following the possession from 25 March to 31 March will include landscaping, lift shaft and platform installation and underground utility works.

Nearby residents can expect some noise during works and ground excavation in various locations.

Wangaratta’s Green Street bridge will also undergo finishing touches and be closed with a detour in place during night works between Monday, 17 March and Friday, 28 March.

During this time, McConnell Dowell will be undertaking works to complete the finishing touches including installation of bridge safety features, handrails, privacy and anti-throw screens.

Traffic management will be in place to ensure safe access for all road users and pedestrians.

For any concerns or enquiries please phone 1800 929 244 or email inlandrailvic@inlandrail.com.au.