The Western Australian Government is calling for Expressions of Interest for the design and construction of the Mandurah Estuary Bridge Duplication.
Jointly funded by the Federal and Western Australian governments on a 50:50 basis, the $110 million project will reduce congestion and improve road user safety.
Every day more than 33,000 vehicles use the Mandurah Estuary Bridge, a primary connection to the southern part of Mandurah and the Peel region.
Works will include the construction of a second bridge alongside the existing bridge, adding traffic lanes and providing support for the current structure.
Access for pedestrians and cyclists will also be enhanced with the construction of a new shared path to improve connectivity on the southern underside of the new bridge deck.
A universally accessible recreational fishing platform will also make fishing more accessible to people of all ages and abilities.
Rita Saffioti, Western Australian Transport, Planning and Ports Minister, said the duplication would significantly improve congestion across the bridge, which can be frustrating for commuters.
“I’m pleased to see that more than 500 local jobs will be created and supported during the project, helping boost the local economy,” she said.
Catherine King, Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister, said the project would be welcome news for motorists travelling in and out of the southern part of the region.
“As well as reducing congestion, there will be improvements in safety, efficiency and reliability across this crucial regional transport link,” she said.
“Resilient and reliable transport is the backbone of the nation, especially in the Peel region, which relies heavily on local infrastructure such as this bridge as the key access point for local commuters, freight, and visitors alike.”
Geotechnical site investigations on both water and land are underway, with Main Roads Western Australia also working to complete environmental and heritage assessments, project scooping and stakeholder consultation.
For more information, visit: www.mainroads.wa.gov.au
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