Published on Thursday, 24 April 2025 at 12:07:58 PM
Night closures of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge are required on Thursday 1 May and Friday 2 May 2025 to enable the safe relocation of piling equiptment and facilitate the installation of steel barriers.
Details of upcoming traffic changes
Queen Victoria Street, Fremantle: Swan Street to Canning Highway
Fremantle Traffic Bridge closed Thursday 1 May and Friday 2 May 2025 (2 nights), from 7pm to 6am (each night)
Road users, pedestrians and cyclists use Stirling Highway to travel between North Fremantle and Fremantle.
Temporary changes to PTA bus routes. Please refer to the Transperth Journey Planner for latest information.
Ongoing traffic changes
Queen Victoria Street and Canning Highway Intersection
- No right-turn from Canning Highway (heading west) onto Fremantle Traffic Bridge.
- Left turn slip lane closed from Fremantle Traffic Bridge onto Canning Highway (eastbound).
- One lane to turn both left and right from Queen Victoria Street onto Canning Highway at the traffic signals.
- Reminder: RAV 1 heavy vehicles (container trucks) are prohibited from using the Fremantle Traffic Bridge. Light duty trucks may consider using alternative routes due to tight left turning radius onto Canning Highway.
Queen Victoria Street: Tydeman Road to Canning Highway
- One lane open in each direction.
- Speed reduced to 40km/hr.
- Intermittent stop / slow traffic management during large deliveries and crane activity.
- For the safety of road users (including pedestrians and cyclists) and workers, signed detours are in place. Road users will be notified of changes in advance and are encouraged to plan ahead and allow additional travel time.
*Timing is subject to favourable weather conditions. Please refer to on-road signage for the latest information.
Notice of future traffic changes
The following traffic changes will soon be needed, and more information will be provided before works start.
Fremantle Traffic Bridge: Swan Street to Canning Highway
Night-time closure of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge in mid-May to move piling equipment from one side of the bridge to the other.
Further Information
For enquiries, please phone 138 138, email enquiries@mainroads.wa.gov.au or click here to learn more about the project.
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