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The four lane James Harrison Bridge carries the Princes Highway though Geelong.

Construction started in 1988 and was completed in 1990, removing heavy through traffic from the main Belmont shopping centre.

Consisting of twin parallel two lane bridges, The main river span is of concrete cantilever design, with a number of smaller concrete box girder spans completing the viaduct to the south.

The bridge was named after Geelong engineer and refrigeration pioneer James Harrison.