Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail

After a long weekend of work, there is now a tunnel under the McIvor Highway. When it’s open to pedestrians and cyclists (very soon) you’ll be able to take the trail down along the river reserve and under the highway to the new bridge over the river.

Sunday morning saw the pre-formed concrete tunnel put in place in the hole dug out the day before.

The pre-formed concrete sections laid in the gap dug through the McIvor Highway. Photo: Garry Long

Bedding in the tunnel sections. Photo: Garry Long

By Sunday afternoon, the road base was back in place.

Road base has been laid over the tunnel. Photo: Helen Cronin

And on the other side of the road it looks just as beautiful! Photo: Helen Cronin

Re-sealing works are taking place over the next couple of weeks.