paralysis

THE West Gate Bridge is slowly succumbing to paralysis. From 1994 to 2004, the average peak-hour travel time between the Western Ring Road and Kings Way more than doubled — from just over 11 minutes to more than 25 minutes.
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Travel facts 1994 2004
ALL FIGURES ARE FOR INBOUND TRIPS IN THE MORNING PEAK PERIOD BETWEEN 6AM AND 9AM

Average speed (km/h) 80.7; 49.6
Number of cars per peak period 17,627; 20,806
Percentage of bridge at capacity 0; 50
Average time (Ring Road to Kings Way) 11 mins; 25 mins


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