Swan River Crossings, Fremantle

Overview

Road
Project type
$430 million
Total budget
Under Construction
Project phase
Main Roads WA
Lead agency
1400
Jobs supported
2024
Start date

2026
End date

The Fremantle Traffic Bridge is being replaced to improve journeys for road, shared path and river users.

The new bridge is taking shape with installation of new bridge piles almost complete. Bridge piling is underway on the northern side of the bridge and is expected to be finished by the end of April.

This project will replace the existing bridge, which has reached the end of its service life. A second dedicated passenger rail bridge will also be constructed, while parts of Canning Highway will be realigned.

The new bridge 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 currently anticipated to occur in late-2025.

Upon completion, the new Fremantle traffic bridge will be Australia’s first extradosed bridge, combining elements of cantilever and a cable-stayed bridges.

Find more information on the Main Roads WA project here.

Benefits

Improve transport infrastructure around Fremantle
Provide wider and safer shared paths for pedestrians and riders
Improve navigational safety for boats, kayaks and river users
Two traffic lanes in each direction for road users

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Active travel options

Podger Lane to Canning Highway
Ongoing path closure from Podger Lane to Canning Highway from 7 September 2024, 7:30am to 5:30pm Monday to Saturday. Detour in place as per map below.

Starts: 7 Sep 2024 --- Ends: 31 Dec 2026
- Swan River Crossings Path Detour
Beach Street from Queen Victoria Street to East Street
Ongoing 24/7 path closure on Beach Street from Queen Victoria Street to East Street. Detour in place as per map below.

Starts: 15 Apr 2024 --- Ends: 31 Dec 2026
- Swan River Crossings Path Detour
Queen Victoria Street from Tydeman Road to the Fremantle Traffic Bridge
Ongoing 24/7 shared path closed between Tydeman Road and the Fremantle Traffic Bridge (behind National Storage). Detour in place as per map below.

Starts: 4 Jun 2024 --- Ends: 31 Dec 2026
- Swan River Crossings Path Detour

Detour options

Canning Highway and Queen Victoria Street Intersection - August 2024 to Late-2026

24/7 road closure with no right turn onto Fremantle Traffic Bridge until late-2026. Detour in place as per map below. See Main Roads Travel Map for the most up-to-date information here.

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Beach Street from Queen Victoria Street to East Street - April 2024 to Late-2026

Vehicle, pedestrian and cyclist access is closed 24/7 between the west end of the carpark and under the Fremantle Traffic Bridge until late-2026. Vehicle detour in place as per map below. See Main Roads WA Travel Map for the most up-to-date information here.

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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.