Causeway Bridge for Pedestrians and Cyclists

Overview

Shared path
Project type
$105.9 million
Total budget
Under Construction
Project phase
Main Roads WA
Lead agency
TBC
Jobs supported
Early 2022
Start date

Late 2024
End date

Two connected bridges are being built alongside the Causeway. The six-metre wide segregated path will connect the Victoria Park foreshore with Heirisson Island and Perth’s CBD at Point Fraser.

The cable-stayed bridges will provide improved and safer access across the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River) for those riding, walking or wheeling. More than 3,000 cyclists and pedestrians currently use the two-metre wide Causeway path each day.

The structural construction of the bridges is complete, with further works underway ahead of the anticipated opening in late-2024. Finishing works on the project include installation of bridge cabling, feature lighting, artworks, public amenities, and extensive landscaping.

The design of the bridges showcases the Aboriginal heritage and draws inspiration from the stories of Fanny Balbuk and Yagan, two significant Aboriginal people associated with Heirisson Island.

Find more information on the Main Roads WA project here.

Benefits

Provision of new bike riding and pedestrian facilities between Perth CBD and Victoria Park
Improved safety, connectivity and amenity for path users
The new infrastructure will encourage more people to consider walking and riding as a transport option in the area