Local Road Improvements
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The following works and improvements are being delivered by Main Roads with/on behalf of the local council.
We are building a new concrete bridge on Station Street, over the Canning River in Gosnells.
This work is being undertaken on behalf of the City of Gosnells and the new bridge should be completed by mid-2025.
The project is funded with $9 million from:
- Australian Government (Bridges Renewal Program): $4.5m
- State Government: $3.5m
- City of Gosnells: $1m
What to expect during construction
The existing single-lane bridge (Cargeeg Bridge) is closed to all traffic for the duration of the works. This closure has been approved by the City of Gosnells because the construction process requires extensive excavation and the removal of bridge barriers. This makes it unsafe for traffic to continue using the existing bridge.
While the closure is in place, traffic is being redirected to a detour via Astley Street, Gerald Street, Albany Highway, Ferres Drive and Mills Road West. Local access will be maintained at all times for Station Street residents.
Pedestrians and cyclists can continue to cross the river using a combination of the existing bridge and temporary paths on Station Street; however, the bush track under the bridge has been closed for safety reasons.
Most of the construction work is being undertaken during the day, with any after hours works advertised in advance.
Once the new traffic bridge is completed and connected to Station Street, Cargeeg Bridge will reopen as a pedestrian crossing only.
Project scope
The new two-lane bridge is being built to the north of the existing single-lane Cargeeg Bridge, which was constructed in 1938, and is to be preserved by the City of Gosnells to provide pedestrian and cyclist access.
This location was selected by the City to avoid existing constraints, including the overhead power lines and private land, which abut the southern side of the existing structure.
Station Street will be realigned to tie-into the new bridge and a shared path will be constructed to link to Cargeeg Bridge, providing improved local pedestrian connectivity and safety.
Local road street lighting, along with signs and line-marking, will complete the project. To future-proof the new bridge, provision has also been made to retrofit a shared path to the structure.
Why do we need a new bridge?
The ageing Cargeeg Bridge is built from timber and currently carries about 4,000 vehicles per day. It provides an important link between the Gosnells town centre and the Martin residential area, as well as to and from local schools.
Building a new dual-lane bridge will improve safety and efficiency by eliminating the long delays road users currently experience while waiting to cross the river. The new concrete structure will also cater for the increased loads associated with modern-day traffic.
What’s happening
We are building a new bridge on Jarrahdale Road, over Gooralong Brook, replacing the existing timber structure which is over 60 years old and in poor condition.
A temporary side track has been constructed to provide an alternative route for traffic and pedestrians while the existing bridge and footpath are demolished and reconstructed
The new bridge will be built using a combination of steel and concrete, ensuring its longevity as part of the local road network and minimising any risk of damage in the event of a fire.
It has been designed without a central pier, restoring the natural flow of the Gooralong Brook. In keeping with current design standards, the traffic lanes will each be widened by more than one metre and an improved path will be built on the western side. Upgraded street lighting and drainage will complete the project.
This $4 million project is being managed by Main Roads, on behalf of the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale, and completion is expected by mid-2025. It is funded by the Australian Government’s Bridges Renewal Program, the State Government and the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale.
What to expect during construction?
The temporary side track will keep traffic, cyclists and pedestrians safely travelling along this important local and tourist route throughout construction.
Some minor clearing of non-native vegetation has been approved to allow construction of the detour road.
Most of the work will be completed during the day, with speed restrictions through the worksite.