SWAN RIVER CROSSINGS
Construction of the new Fremantle Traffic Bridge is making strong progress, with piling now complete and concrete pile caps installed on top of the piles on the southern side of the bridge.
While much of the new bridge can be constructed while the existing crossing is open, it will be necessary to close the bridge to complete the project. This is because the new Fremantle Traffic Bridge is being constructed on the same alignment as the current bridge.
Based on the current timetable, closure of the bridge for up to 12 months is anticipated to begin in early 2026.
PROJECT
Swan River Crossings, Main Roads, Fremantle WA
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CLIENT
Select Plant Australia
Main Roads Western Australia
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SCOPE
Supply of hardwood mats for 350t crawler cranes
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SCHEDULE
2024
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Changing the Landscape
The Swan River Crossings Project is one of the most complex and challenging projects undertaken by Main Roads, involving road, port, freight, river, walking, cycling, heritage and environmental considerations.
The project will:
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Replace the existing Fremantle Traffic Bridge.
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Provide safe and modern standard pedestrian and cycling infrastructure over the Swan River.
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Increase marine safety and navigational clearances for river users.
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Acknowledge both European and Aboriginal heritage of the area through design.
Design work is continuing with investigations and testing to help develop key features of the bridge. This will continue before the project moves into detailed design and construction in the second half of 2024
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Location: Fremantle, Western Australia
