❓ A parliamentary question regarding the weight restrictions on the Horseshoe and Barrack Street Bridges in Perth, specifically concerning Transperth buses. The response indicates no restrictions are applied by Main Roads.
AnsweredQoN 4974Legislative Council
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(1) What is the current maximum weight allowed for vehicles using the -
(a) Horseshoe Bridge on William Street; and
(b) Barrack Street Bridge in Perth?
(2) What is the estimated gross weight of a fully loaded Transperth articulated bus?
(3) What is the estimated gross weight of a fully loaded Transperth standard rigid bus?
(4) Are there any restrictions on the gross weight of a route bus when they are using these bridges?
(a) Horseshoe Bridge on William Street; and
(b) Barrack Street Bridge in Perth?
(2) What is the estimated gross weight of a fully loaded Transperth articulated bus?
(3) What is the estimated gross weight of a fully loaded Transperth standard rigid bus?
(4) Are there any restrictions on the gross weight of a route bus when they are using these bridges?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
5 March 2012
Responded by
Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
118 days
Main Roads WA
advises as at 8 November 2011:
(1 - 4) Main Roads does not apply any restrictions on the GVM of Transperth buses using the Horseshoe Bridge on William Street and the Barrack Street Bridge. A fully loaded articulated Transperth bus (standard rigid bus 16 tonnes) is permitted with weight up to 21.5 tonnes.
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advises as at 8 November 2011:
(1 - 4) Main Roads does not apply any restrictions on the GVM of Transperth buses using the Horseshoe Bridge on William Street and the Barrack Street Bridge. A fully loaded articulated Transperth bus (standard rigid bus 16 tonnes) is permitted with weight up to 21.5 tonnes.
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