The Swan River Crossings project will replace the ageing Fremantle Traffic Bridge with Australia’s first extradosed bridge.
Swan River Crossings Fremantle Fremantle, Australia
At a glance
- Project Name Swan River Crossings
- Client Main Roads Western Australia
- Location Fremantle, Australia
- Status Design development
The Swan River Crossings project is one of Main Roads Western Australia's most complex and challenging projects, involving road, port, freight, river, walking, cycling, heritage and environmental considerations.
The project will replace the ageing Fremantle Traffic Bridge with Australia’s first extradosed bridge, incorporating both cantilevers and cable support, that will create a striking gateway to Fremantle.
The Fremantle Bridges Alliance is a consortium with Arup, WSP and Laing O’Rourke that will design and deliver the project in partnership with Main Roads WA.
The project will:
- Replace the existing Fremantle Traffic Bridge.
- Provide safe and modern standard pedestrian and cycling infrastructure over the Swan River.
- Increase marine safety and navigational clearances for river users.
- Acknowledge both European and Aboriginal heritage of the area through design.