- Mandurah Estuary Bridge duplication reaches important milestone with first bridge segments launched
- Cook Labor Government delivering on key election commitment to the Mandurah and Dawesville communities
- New bridge will significantly ease congestion on the existing bridge
- Project driving 500 local jobs for the community
A quicker, safer and more efficient journey is one step closer for Mandurah and Dawesville locals with the launch of the first bridge segment on the Mandurah Estuary Bridge duplication project now completed.
The project was a major commitment of the WA Labor Government and will help to significantly ease congestion on the existing Mandurah Estuary Bridge, which is crossed by an average of 33,000 vehicles every day.
With rapid population growth in the area and congestion an ongoing issue, particularly during the busy holiday seasons, the project is delivering a second, two-lane bridge on the south side of the existing structure to provide additional traffic lanes.
On completion, both bridges will have the capacity to move to a three-lane configuration to address future population growth and increases in traffic demands.
Bridge segments are constructed at the casting bed on site and launched across the estuary from the south-east side of the existing bridge.
A total of 15 segments will make up the length of the 380-metre-long structure, with the bridge extending a further 25 metres across the water every two to three weeks.
Not only is the project helping ease traffic headaches for locals, but it is also driving local employment with around 500 local jobs created.
The new bridge will also have a four-metre-wide shared path underneath, in line with the existing bridge, as well as a new accessible fishing platform on the eastern foreshore, enabling people of all abilities to enjoy the area.
The Cook Government also announced additional amenity walls have recently been included to provide privacy and additional noise buffering for residents on either side of the Mandurah Estuary Bridge, as well as new feature lighting on both bridges.
The project is being jointly funded by the State and Federal Government, with completion expected by late 2025.
As stated by Premier Roger Cook:
"Everywhere you look across Perth and the regions our infrastructure plan is creating jobs, slashing congestion and transforming communities.
"The new Mandurah Estuary Bridge will mean tens of thousands of commuters in the Peel region will get home faster every day.
"Only my WA Labor team has the experience and the plan to deliver the infrastructure our growing State needs."
As stated by Transport Minister Rita Saffioti:
"Our local members in this area have advocated strongly for this project, because they know how disruptive this stretch of road can be for locals.
"The existing bridge is significantly constrained which is why we committed to this duplication and are now delivering for the community.
"Duplicating the bridge will ease congestion on approach to the bridge and cut the travel times for thousands of Mandurah and Dawesville commuters every single day.
"The project is also supporting local jobs and economic growth in the area, highlighting the importance of continued investment and long-term planning for infrastructure delivery across our State."
As stated by Mandurah MLA David Templeman:
"Anyone that drives over this bridge knows how congested it can be, so this duplication is absolutely critical to the Mandurah and Dawesville communities.
"This new bridge will make the commute safer and more efficient for locals moving around our community."
As stated by Dawesville MLA Lisa Munday:
"I know how congested this bridge can get during morning and afternoon peak hour, which is why I advocated strongly to get this issue fixed.
"When our Government makes a commitment, we deliver - and the community can now see this new bridge taking shape."
As stated by Murray-Wellington MLA Robyn Clarke:
"This is a significant step forward for a project that will significantly improve the journeys for so many people across our region.
"Once complete, the duplication will reduce congestion, improve safety, and enhance the overall travel experience for South West and Peel residents."
