The West Gate Bridge is a bridge across the Yarra River, near Melbourne, Victoria in Australia. It is the third longest bridge in Australia. The bridge's length, including the approaches is 2,582.6 m (8,473 ft). Work began on the bridge on 22 April 1968. It was opened on 15 November 1978 at a cost of AU$202 million. It was the scene of Australia's worst industrial accident when part of the bridge collapsed in October 1970. The accident killed 35 men and injured 18 others.
West Gate Bridge
Questions and Answers
Q: Where is the West Gate Bridge located?
A: The West Gate Bridge is located in Melbourne, Victoria in Australia across the Yarra River.
Q: What is the length of the West Gate Bridge including the approaches?
A: The length of the West Gate Bridge including the approaches is 2,582.6 meters (8,473 feet).
Q: When did work begin on the West Gate Bridge?
A: Work on the West Gate Bridge began on 22 April 1968.
Q: When was the West Gate Bridge opened?
A: The West Gate Bridge was opened on 15 November 1978.
Q: How much did it cost to build the West Gate Bridge?
A: The cost of building the West Gate Bridge was AU$202 million.
Q: What happened in October 1970 at the West Gate Bridge?
A: Australia's worst industrial accident occurred in October 1970 when part of the West Gate Bridge collapsed, killing 35 men and injuring 18 others.
Q: How many other bridges are longer than the West Gate Bridge in Australia?
A: There are two other bridges longer than the West Gate Bridge in Australia.