Revealed: VicRoads announces action on Montague St bridge

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VicRoads is setting up a new warning system at the Montague Street bridge after this week’s spectacular bus crash.

Eleven people were hospitalised when a bus slammed into the bridge on Monday.

A truck hit it last night.

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John Merritt from VicRoads told Neil Mitchell a team inspected the site yesterday and will take immediate action.

New measures on approach:

• More flashing lights
• A gantry with warning flaps

Mr Merritt said VicRoads will also assess the viability of lowering the road.

INTERVIEW: Neil Mitchell asks why it’s taken this long for action