Back before Christmas: Fremantle bridge return on budget and ahead of schedule
The Fremantle traffic bridge reconstruction project is ahead of schedule and within its $596 million budget. The bridge is expected to reopen to traffic before Christmas, following a period of increased public transport usage in the area.
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Infrastructure projects often face delays and cost overruns; this update provides transparency on a significant regional public works project.
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Share A A A The long-awaited return of the Fremantle traffic bridge is set to be complete before the end of the year, with the state government confirming the build is ahead of schedule and also within budget.
The new Fremantle Traffic Bridge is progressing ahead of schedule, with the project on track to fully open to road users this year. The bridge was closed for the build in February and was set to be completed in the first half of 2027.
However, the WA government has now stated that traffic will be back on the new build before the end of the year.
“We’re happy to announce that the new bridge will be opening before Christmas,” Transport Minister Rita Saffioti said.
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