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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 will open ahead of schedule on 1 November 2026.

A community celebration will be held on Sunday, 1 November to mark the historic milestone, with attendees able to walk across the new bridge before it officially opens to traffic later that evening.

The existing bridge is closed to enable completion of major works. Ahead of the opening, work is continuing to complete the road across the new bridge, with terracing and landscaping works progressing on the southern side of the bridge adjacent to Beach Street.

To support the community during the closure and keep Stirling Highway moving there are additional train and bus services at the new reduced flat fare and free parking at Fremantle Station.

The iconic new bridge will feature two traffic lanes in each direction for road users and safer pedestrian and cyclist paths on each side. The upgrade will increase marine safety and navigational clearances for river users.

For detailed project and closure information, visit Main Roads WA.

Engaging the community

Fremantle Traffic Bridge closure - Rethink the way you travel from 1 February 2026
- Project update (January 2026)

Active travel options

Podger Lane to Canning Highway
Ongoing path closure from Podger Lane to Canning Highway, 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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News and project updates

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Benefits

Improve transport infrastructure around Fremantle.
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.

Gallery

Construction is progressing ahead of the bridge opening on 1 November.

Construction is progressing ahead of the bridge opening on 1 November.
Video: Major infrastructure developments are transforming WA. Together, we're building for tomorrow.

Video: Major infrastructure developments are transforming WA. Together, we're building for tomorrow.
Concrete pouring on the new bridge.

Concrete pouring on the new bridge.
Bridge segment install.

Bridge segment install.
Video: Reshaping WA Report (Jan 2026). From 1 February 2026, the Fremantle Traffic Bridge will close to allow ongoing construction of the new river crossing.

Video: Reshaping WA Report (Jan 2026). From 1 February 2026, the Fremantle Traffic Bridge will close to allow ongoing construction of the new river crossing.
View of the piling works.

View of the piling works.
Video: Reshaping WA Report (November 2025). As construction enters the next phase, the bridge will close from February 2026 for around twelve months.

Video: Reshaping WA Report (November 2025). As construction enters the next phase, the bridge will close from February 2026 for around twelve months.
Artist impression of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge. Construction is making strong progress with all four of the bridge’s towers taking shape.

Artist impression of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge. Construction is making strong progress with all four of the bridge’s towers taking shape.
The new bridge will feature wider and safer pedestrian and cycle paths on each side, up to 4 metres wide.
Artist’s impression only

The new bridge will feature wider and safer pedestrian and cycle paths on each side, up to 4 metres wide.
Artist impression of the shared path which will provide safe and modern standard pedestrian and cycling infrastructure over the Swan River.

Artist impression of the shared path which will provide safe and modern standard pedestrian and cycling infrastructure over the Swan River.
The project is one of the most complex and challenging projects undertaken by Main Roads, involving road, port, freight, river, walking, cycling, heritage and environmental considerations.

The project is one of the most complex and challenging projects undertaken by Main Roads, involving road, port, freight, river, walking, cycling, heritage and environmental considerations.
Video: Reshaping WA Report - Construction of the new Fremantle Traffic Bridge is progressing, with piling works completed.

Video: Reshaping WA Report - Construction of the new Fremantle Traffic Bridge is progressing, with piling works completed.
The new Fremantle Traffic Bridge is taking shape with installation of new bridge piles almost complete.

The new Fremantle Traffic Bridge is taking shape with installation of new bridge piles almost complete.
Cranes tower over the construction of the latest traffic bridge that began in early October.

Cranes tower over the construction of the latest traffic bridge that began in early October.
Artist impression of the new pedestrian and cyclist paths, which will be on each side of the new bridge.

Artist impression of the new pedestrian and cyclist paths, which will be on each side of the new bridge.
Video: Learn how the Swan River Crossing bridge will be constructed in this detailed animation (artist impression).

Video: Learn how the Swan River Crossing bridge will be constructed in this detailed animation (artist impression).
Piling crane constructing a temporary jetty. Piling works to follow once the temporary jetty is complete.

Piling crane constructing a temporary jetty. Piling works to follow once the temporary jetty is complete.
A water drill rig on site on Beach Street to relocate water services.

A water drill rig on site on Beach Street to relocate water services.
Artist impression of new Fremantle Traffic Bridge.

Artist impression of new Fremantle Traffic Bridge.
The original Fremantle Traffic Bridge (pictured) was opened in 1939 as a temporary structure.

The original Fremantle Traffic Bridge (pictured) was opened in 1939 as a temporary structure.

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