Two lanes of Melbourne's West Gate Bridge have been closed after a crack appeared to have developed. Source: AAP
A LARGE crack has appeared in Melbourne's West Gate Bridge, but authorities say there are no structural defects.
The crack, which is believed to be about five metres in length, appeared on Monday morning on the bitumen surface of a steel section of the bridge.
It is believed last week's record heatwave, where temperatures reached more than 41C for four days in a row, may have caused the crack.
The crack is in the inbound lanes one and two of the bridge, which are closed while emergency roadworks take place.
VicRoads acting chief executive Peter Todd said the crack was noticed during a daily inspection of the road.
"An immediate more detailed inspection from inside the bridge identified that there was no structural defect, but just a cosmetic problem involving the cracking of the bitumen," he said in a statement.
"The cause is believed to be as a result of last week's extreme heat causing the water-proof membranes underneath the asphalt to separate."
VicRoads has closed two lanes of the bridge to carry out temporary repairs, while more permanent repairs will be done on Monday night, Mr Todd said.
All lanes will be open for tomorrow morning's peak, VicRoads said.
The West Gate was recently closed overnight for four nights while scheduled resurfacing works took place.
The bridge is the only direct freeway connection between the city and the western suburbs.
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