Bernie Banton Bridge, Concrete girder bridge in Parramatta, Australia
Bernie Banton Bridge is a concrete girder bridge spanning the Parramatta River with two traffic lanes and dedicated pedestrian paths on each side. The structure links the city center to the northern neighborhoods across the river.
The bridge was built in 1971 to replace the older Marsden Street Weir that previously crossed the river at this location. Its construction marked a major upgrade to transportation links in the area.
The bridge was renamed in 2006 to honor an advocate who raised awareness about asbestos-related illnesses and their impact on communities. This naming reflects the area's commitment to remembering public health struggles.
The bridge serves as a main crossing point with pedestrian-friendly walkways on both sides that make it easy to navigate on foot. The passage takes only a few minutes and offers clear views of the river and surrounding areas.
From this crossing you can spot the historic Lennox Bridge upstream, an older structure that shows how river infrastructure evolved over time. These two bridges together tell the story of how the area's transport developed.
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