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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">Update received 5/7 from Parks
Victoria about the Main Yarra Trail closure, there's no ETA on
the trail reopening as of yet, <br>
although we'll inform you ASAP when that occurs, as several
thousand cyclists will obviously greatly appreciate it <br>
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<a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/bays-rivers-and-ports/yarra/plans-and-projects/faq">http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/bays-rivers-and-ports/yarra/plans-and-projects/faq</a><br>
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For a route through Cremorne - try this google map from Bicycle
Network:<br>
<a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://goo.gl/maps/5y2d3">http://goo.gl/maps/5y2d3</a><br>
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Frequently asked questions<br>
Why is the floating section of the Main Yarra Trail being
closed?<br>
Parks Victoria is concerned for public safety following a higher
than normal rate of incidents on the track. Contributing factors
to the safety risks include ice caused by low overnight
temperatures during winter and spring, narrow and steep sections
and silt building up under the floating path which is causing
structural integrity issues. <br>
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What is Parks Victoria doing to address the safety issues?<br>
Engineers have inspected the structure and are currently
reviewing the options to address the safety issues on the
floating sections of the Main Yarra Trail. <br>
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How long will access to the Main Yarra Trail be closed?<br>
The length of the closure is dependent on what measures need to
be taken to resolve the issues and will be determined as part of
the review. Parks Victoria will advise the public as soon as it
is clear when a reopening can occur. <br>
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Is the whole Main Yarra Trail closed?<br>
Only the floating section between Barkley Avenue, Burnley and
Punt Road, Richmond is closed.<br>
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What alternate route can I take now that the floating section of
the Main Yarra Trail is closed?<br>
There are many options for an alternate route. Parks Victoria
has discussed options with City of Yarra and City of Stonnington
and suggests the following: <br>
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City bound Main Yarra Trail users<br>
Detour at MacRobertson Bridge onto the Capital City Trail for
approximately 4.4km which then connects back onto the Main Yarra
Trail at Anderson St via Morell Bridge (Anderson St Footbridge).
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Out-bound pedestrians and cyclists<br>
Detour at Anderson St onto the Capital City Trail via Morell
Bridge (Anderson St Footbridge) and connect back onto the Main
Yarra Trail via MacRobertson Bridge.<br>
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View map of alternate route <br>
<a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/600556/Main-Yarra-Trail-Closure-Map-280613.pdf">http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/600556/Main-Yarra-Trail-Closure-Map-280613.pdf</a><br>
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Riders are advised to ride with caution and follow directions of
signage. Additional detour signage is being sourced to help
riders and pedestrians find their way along the suggested
alternate route and will be in place shortly.<br>
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Is the closure of the floating trail permanent?<br>
No. It is Parks Victoria's intention to reinstate the closed
section of trail once it is safe. <br>
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Why didn't Parks Victoria just install warning signage instead
of closing the trail?<br>
There is already warning signage about slippery conditions when
there is ice on site however the combination of several risk
factors working together has increased safety risks to the
public and deemed it necessary for Parks Victoria to close the
trail.<br>
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Will Parks Victoria replace the floating pontoons?<br>
Parks Victoria is currently reviewing all options to find the
best solution to address the safety issues. <br>
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Is the design of the floating infrastructure faulty?<br>
The current structure was installed over 12 years ago and has
seen an unprecedented increase in cycling traffic since its
construction over the years. Parks Victoria will review the
design requirements for the floating section of the Main Yarra
Trail as part of the safety review. <br>
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Main Yarra Trail closure latest news and background information:<br>
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On 28/06/2013 6:25 PM, Yarra Bicycle Users Group wrote:<br>
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Hi all,<br>
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Emergency works on the floating sections of the Main
Yarra Trail, please forward this information onto anyone
you know who uses this section.<br>
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Also posted on fb, twitter & Melb Cyclist with
detour map:<br>
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href="https://twitter.com/YarraCouncil/status/350508819010428929">https://twitter.com/YarraCouncil/status/350508819010428929</a><br>
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<a moz-do-not-send="true" moz="true"
href="http://www.melbournecyclist.com/forum/topics/heads-up-parks-victoria-closure-of-floating-sections-of-main">http://www.melbournecyclist.com/forum/topics/heads-up-parks-victoria-closure-of-floating-sections-of-main</a><br>
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<td>Fri, 28 Jun 2013 17:51:01 +1000</td>
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<td>Evans, Ross <a moz-do-not-send="true"
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<td>Evans, Ross <a moz-do-not-send="true"
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href="mailto:Ross.Evans@yarracity.vic.gov.au"><Ross.Evans@yarracity.vic.gov.au></a></td>
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<p><a moz-do-not-send="true" moz="true"
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style="font-size:11.0pt;" lang="EN">Dear all<o></o></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;" lang="EN">It has
been brought to Yarra’s attention as of
yesterday that Parks Victoria will be conducting
emergency works to address floating sections of
the Main Yarra Trail until further notice
between Barkly Avenue and Punt Road from 10pm
tonight, 28 June 2013. This temporary closure is
due to safety concerns and risks of injury for
cyclists.<o></o></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;" lang="EN">In the
meantime, Parks Victoria in close liaison with
Cities of Yarra and Stonnington and Bicycle
Network Victoria will install detour VMS and
static signage to notify riders of the following
alternative routes:<o></o></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span
style="font-family:Symbol;"><span>·<span
style="font:7.0pt "Times New
Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->City
bound Main Yarra Trail users can detour at
MacRobertson Bridge onto the Capital City Trail
for approximately 4.4km which then connects back
onto the Main Yarra Trail at Anderson St via
Morell Bridge (Anderson St Footbridge).<o></o></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span
style="font-family:Symbol;"><span>·<span
style="font:7.0pt "Times New
Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->City
bound Main Yarra Trail users can detour at Gibdon
Street (underneath CityLink overpass) onto Barkly
Av, Mary St, Cotter St, Balmain St, Gough St and
across Harcourt Parade which then connects back
onto the Main Yarra Trail.<o></o></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span
style="font-family:Symbol;"><span>·<span
style="font:7.0pt "Times New
Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Out-bound
pedestrians and cyclists can detour at Anderson St
onto the Capital City Trail via Morell Bridge
(Anderson St Footbridge) and connect back onto the
Main Yarra Trail via MacRobertson Bridge.<o></o></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You can view these alternative
routes here: <span style="color:#1F497D;"><a
moz-do-not-send="true" moz="true"
href="http://goo.gl/maps/NuFbD">http://goo.gl/maps/NuFbD</a>
<o></o></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Parks Victoria will provide us
a further update early next week regarding this
temporary closure so we can share this information
to all concerned parties as soon as possible.<o></o></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#333333;"
lang="EN">If you would like to know more about
this proposed emergency works, please feel free
to contact Parks Victoria Communications Team on
9695-9058.<o></o></span></p>
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lang="EN"><o> </o></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#333333;"
lang="EN">Regards<o></o></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#333333;"
lang="EN">Ross<o></o></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#333333;"
lang="EN"><o> </o></span></p>
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