Overview
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Road
Project type -
$430 million
Total budget -
Under Construction
Project phase -
Main Roads WA
Lead agency -
1400
Jobs supported -
2024
Start date2026
End date
The Fremantle Traffic Bridge is being replaced to improve journeys for road, shared path and river users.
The new bridge will be built on the same alignment as the old bridge, and will feature two traffic lanes in each direction for road users, and wider and safer pedestrian and cyclist paths on each side. Also featuring higher and wider clearances, the new bridge will improve navigational safety for boats, kayaks and river users.
An innovative construction approach will be undertaken to allow parts of the new bridge to be built while the existing bridge stays open to traffic. Full closure of the bridge is scheduled for early 2026.
Upon completion, the new Fremantle traffic bridge will be Australia’s first extradosed bridge, combining elements of cantilever and a cable-stayed bridges.
For detailed project information, visit Main Roads WA.
Benefits
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Project map
Active travel options
Detour options
- Canning Highway and Queen Victoria Street Intersection - August 2024 to Late-2026
- Beach Street from Queen Victoria Street to East Street - April 2024 to Late-2026
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Temporary Network Changes - Late-May to Late-2025
Temporary network modifications will be in place around the Fremantle Traffic Bridge from late-May to end of 2025. This is essential for traffic flow during the bridge closure. Visit Main Roads WA for the most up-to-date map and project information here.