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Western Australia infrastructure development

Overview

The Fremantle Traffic Bridge in Western Australia is expected to open before the end of 2026, finishing several months ahead of its original 2027 schedule.

Construction progress has included the completion of the new concrete deck and the full removal of the previous timber bridge from the Swan River. This demolition has resulted in a wider and safer navigational channel for both commercial and recreational vessels. Crews are currently working on installing barriers to separate road traffic from the expanded shared paths for pedestrians and cyclists.

The new structure, which will serve both the freight industry and the local community, is Australia's first extradosed bridge, utilizing a combination of cantilever and cable-stay supports. Once fully operational, the bridge will feature two lanes in each direction and aims to strengthen freight connectivity near the Port of Fremantle while supporting active transport.

Government officials, including WA Transport and Major Infrastructure Minister Rita Saffioti and Federal Member for Fremantle Josh Wilson, noted that the project was particularly challenging because crews had to build the new bridge while simultaneously removing the old structure near an operating port.

Entities

Western Australia · Heritage Ottawa · Rideau Hall Foundation · City of Stirling · Princes Freeway

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 2 SOURCES] Construction of the new Fremantle Traffic Bridge is ahead of schedule, with a projected opening before the end of the year. bigrigs.com.au · roadsonline.com.au
[● 2 SOURCES] The new Fremantle Traffic Bridge is Australia's first extradosed bridge design. bigrigs.com.au · roadsonline.com.au
[● 2 SOURCES] The old timber bridge was removed from the Swan River, leaving a wider navigational channel. roadsonline.com.au · bigrigs.com.au

Timeline

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