Swan River Crossings Fremantle

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Building Fremantle’s new traffic bridge to improve journeys for all road and river users.

Swan River Crossings <em>Fremantle</em>

New bridge for Fremantle

The Fremantle Traffic Bridge was opened in 1939 as a temporary structure (the fourth built at this site) and has served its function well. The bridge has been deteriorating over several years, and despite extensive strengthening and maintenance works, it needs to be replaced. A new extradosed bridge with cantilevers and cable support will be built on the existing alignment and will be the fifth bridge in this location.

What’s happening

 Piling works underway; shared path closure and river restrictions in place

To build the new bridge, in-river piling works are required to construct four temporary jetties and permanent bridge foundations. Piling commenced on 7 September 2024 and is expected to last up 12 months, weather permitting. These works will mostly occur during standard working hours, from Monday to Saturday 7am to 7pm.

Key Impacts

  • The shared path on the Fremantle Traffic Bridge is closed from 7:30am-5:30pm Monday to Saturday to ensure members of the public are not exposed to high levels of bridge piling noise. Pedestrians and cyclists are detoured via Stirling Traffic Bridge. The path re-opens outside of these hours (morning and evening, as well as Sundays).  
  • Due to heightened levels of underwater noise, restricted areas are in place from the Fremantle Traffic Bridge to the east of Stirling Bridge and apply to swimmers and passive craft users. The following recreational activities are prohibited during standard working hours: 
    • Swimming
    • Snorkelling
    • Scuba Diving
    • Dogs in Water
    • Passive Craft:
      • Stand-Up Paddle
      • Kayaking
      • Rowing
      • Hydrofoil
SRC - Restricted Area Map

 

  • Piling activity also creates heightened levels of noise and vibration. We are actively  engaging with local and state government authorities, residents and businesses to work together to manage construction impacts.

 Please view our latest Project Update for more information.


SRC Key Features of the new bridge

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