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Walyalup Bridge construction in Fremantle

Overview

The new Fremantle Traffic Bridge, officially named Walyalup Bridge, is scheduled to open on November 1, three months ahead of its original timeline. The $596 million project is Australia’s first extradosed bridge, utilizing a design that combines cantilevers and cable-stay supports.

The bridge features two lanes of traffic in each direction, complemented by wide shared paths for pedestrians and cyclists. The design incorporates heritage and cultural elements, such as public art, feature lighting, and the retention of original timber piles from the previous structure. The name Walyalup honors the traditional Whadjuk Noongar name for Fremantle.

A community celebration is planned for the morning of the opening, allowing residents to walk across the structure before it opens to vehicular traffic later that evening.

Entities

Walyalup Bridge · Fremantle · Whadjuk Noongar · Swan River · Simone McGurk

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Walyalup Bridge name unveiled for new Fremantle crossing

    The new Fremantle Traffic Bridge will be named Walyalup Bridge, honoring Whadjuk Noongar heritage. A community walking event is scheduled for November 1st ahead of its official opening.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Walyalup Bridge to open in Fremantle ahead of schedule

    The $596 million Walyalup Bridge in Fremantle, Western Australia, will open on November 1, three months ahead of schedule, featuring a community walking event before opening to vehicles.

Sources

firstnationsnews.com.au · fullyloaded.com.au · heraldonlinejournal.com · perthnow.com.au · soperth.com.au · wamnnews.com.au