Local Road Improvements
Working with Local Government to improve local roads across Western Australia.
We support local councils to improve roads, bridges and paths - ensuring safe, efficient connections for communities.
The following works and improvements are being delivered by Main Roads with/on behalf of the local council.
Work to replace the Weld Street bridge in Gingin will commence in early April 2026.
There will be some service relocation works carried out in March 2026.
The footpaths on both sides of the bridge will be closed for the duration of the project. The footpath near the weir will remain open to ensure continued public access.
Construction noise will be generated throughout the duration of the bridge replacement.
Community Engagement
A community information session will be held at the Grandville Civic Centre at 5pm on Monday 16 March 2026.
Funding
The project is funded by the Western Australian State Government under the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program.
We are replacing the existing 126-year-old timber bridge on Falls Road with a new concrete culvert crossing over Jane Brook.
A new culvert bridge and footpaths are also being built over Jane Brook, to prepare for the Shire of Mundaring’s extension of Brooking Road from Owen Road to Richardson Road.
From early July, Falls Road Bridge will be closed for demolition and reconstruction. A detour will be in place for all road users, including cyclists and pedestrians, until project completion in late 2026.
Please note that a small section of the heritage trail that will also be closed, as illustrated in the detour. The Railway Reserves Heritage Trail will remain accessible between Falls Road and Owen Road, although cyclists will be required to dismount in this section for safety reasons.
Local access will be maintained to residential properties at all times during these works.
General working hours for this project are Monday to Friday, between 7am and 5pm, and Saturday, between 7am and midday.
Project Publications
- Project Update - May 2026 - PDF (484 KB)
- Falls Road Bridge detour map
Funding
This $2.2 million project is jointly funded by the Australian Government’s Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program, the WA Government and the Shire of Mundaring.