The $136 million duplication of the Mandurah Estuary Bridge is officially underway.
The sod for the project was turned today, marking the start of the second two lane bridge being built on the south side of the existing Estuary Bridge.
It will provide additional traffic lanes for the original bridge, which is currently used as the main access point to southern Mandurah by 33,000 vehicles every day.
A new four-metre-wide shared path will also be built in an effort to provide the community with better access to recreational activities, including fishing.
A total of 15 concrete bridge segments will be constructed on site and incrementally launched across the estuary from the south-eastern embankment.
Premier Roger Cook said the project has been long awaited by the local community.
"Duplicating the bridge will significantly reduce congestion that is currently experienced on approach to the bridge and cut travel times for the thousands of commuters who use the bridge each day," Mr Cook said.
Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King said she is proud they can deliver tis project to Mandurah.
“This bridge is not just an essential piece of infrastructure, but a vital link between families, businesses and communities which will soon experience better and more reliable transport connection between northern and southern Mandurah," Minister King said.
The new bridge is expected to be complete by late 2025.
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