Bernie Banton Bridge, Concrete girder bridge in Parramatta, Australia
Bernie Banton Bridge is a multi-span concrete girder bridge over the Parramatta River in Parramatta, New South Wales. It carries two lanes of vehicular traffic and has two pedestrian sidewalks. The bridge links Parramatta's CBD with North Parramatta.
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 is named after Bernie Banton, a campaigner for people with asbestos-related diseases. The renaming in 2006 replaced the original Marsden Street Bridge name, linking the crossing to his public health work.
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.
The Marsden Street Weir still stands beside the bridge and is visible from it. Until the 1970s this weir doubled as a river crossing, and it often closed in wet weather when water overtopped the structure. The bridge was built on a better alignment to replace it.
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