New Fitzroy River Bridge | Main Roads Western Australia
The two-lane low-level crossing, currently used by all vehicles and pedestrians to get across the Fitzroy River, is now CLOSED. All traffic must detour onto the recently upgraded single lane crossing, 4km upstream of the new Fitzroy River Bridge via …
Fitzroy River Bridge reopening major milestone for WA's remote ...
Dec 10, 2023 · The $250 million bridge is 100 metres longer than the one it replaces. The completed Fitzroy River Bridge, which opened on Sunday morning six months ahead of schedule, marks a significant step in recovery since the state's worst ever floods destroyed the old bridge.
Crucial Fitzroy Crossing Bridge to reopen six months ahead of …
Oct 11, 2023 · Main Roads WA say the new Fitzroy River bridge will be open by the end of 2023. Minister for Transport Rita Saffioti says the construction is six months ahead of schedule. Locals say it is a welcome relief as the 2023 wet season approaches.
Important Fitzroy River bridge to reopen to Kimberley traffic next ...
Nov 23, 2023 · Key points: The Fitzroy River bridge set to reopen on December 10, six months ahead of schedule. The past iteration was decimated by Western Australia's worst-ever flood in January. A crucial transport link, the bridge links the West and East Kimberley regions.
New Fitzroy River Bridge opens six months ahead of schedule
Dec 10, 2023 · The New Fitzroy River Bridge in Western Australia’s Kimberley region has officially opened to traffic, more than six months ahead of schedule.
Joint Media Release - New Fitzroy River Bridge opens six months …
The New Fitzroy River Bridge in Western Australia's Kimberley region has officially opened to traffic, more than six months ahead of schedule.
The new bridge will be constructed in-situ on a concrete casting bed and incrementally launched across the Fitzroy River from the west side of the river. The bridge is scheduled to be operational by mid-2024.
New Fitzroy River Bridge Update - Main Roads Western Australia
Oct 11, 2023 · Main Roads has today confirmed the New Fitzroy River Bridge will open to all traffic by the end of 2023, more than six months ahead of schedule. This early opening will provide assurance to the local community and freight industry ahead of the next wet season.
Joint media statement - Western Australian Government
May 18, 2023 · Both the second temporary low-level crossing and the new Fitzroy River Bridge are being jointly funded by the Australian and Western Australian Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements. Construction of the new bridge will begin with the installation of steel and concrete piles.
Joint media statement - Contract signed for Fitzroy River Bridge ...
Mar 29, 2023 · A second, low-level, two-lane crossing 150 metres upstream of the old bridge, which would cater for higher traffic volumes, including freight vehicles and pedestrians, could be operational by May 2023 providing access across the river during this year's dry season.