10-607: The Fremantle Traffic Bridge carries Queen Victoria Street over the Swan River , linking the suburbs of North Fremantle and Fremantle in Perth , Western Australia. With the 1866-built bridge connecting North Fremantle and Fremantle in urgent need of replacement, work commenced on a replacement in November 1937. It was envisaged to have a short lifespan with Fremantle Harbour expected to be extended further east. Hence it
20-438: A dredger and barges up the river, via a rope connected to a winch in the capstan. The accounts vary as to how it was powered, either by convicts or animals pushing an iron bar to rotate the capstan, which was centred on a vertical axle. There have been four different bridges at this location since the 1860s, the first of which was a timber bridge was constructed between 1863 and 1867, using convict labour. The second bridge
30-542: A traffic light-controlled Y Junction with Stirling Highway in North Fremantle . The next major intersection, 350 metres (1,150 ft) south, is with Tydeman Road, which leads to Fremantle Port to the west, and to the residential area of North Fremantle to the east. After another 400 metres (1,300 ft), the road reaches the Fremantle Traffic Bridge which crosses the Swan River . On
40-564: Is the main road entering the city centre of Fremantle , Western Australia, from the direction of Perth . The road was originally named Cantonment Road, but was subsequently renamed Victoria Road, and a few years later Queen Victoria Street, after Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, to avoid confusion with similarly named roads in the area. Due to its proximity to Fremantle Harbour it has at times had very heavy traffic. The road's northern terminus, and of State Route 12 , are at
50-650: The 1830s ferries operated on the Swan River, including from North Fremantle and from Preston Point, further up the river. The North Fremantle ferry only transported people and luggage, whilst the Preston Point ferry also transported livestock. There also existed a capstan , but only the base remains, which is known as the Ferry Capstan Base . There is no clear evidence of the construction date or usage, however there are accounts of it pulling
60-473: The former North Fremantle Town Hall are located on the street. Two bars are also located on the north side of the river along Queen Victoria Street: Mojo's Bar and the Swan Hotel, which has been on the street for over 100 years. In 2011, Queen Victoria Street underwent road works to improve traffic accommodation and the amenity of the area. Town of North Fremantle The Town of North Fremantle
70-510: The south side of the river, the road meets Canning Highway , and turns south-west towards the centre of Fremantle. After travelling 500 metres (1,600 ft) south-west, State Route 12 leaves Queen Victoria Street, heading down James Street towards Naval Base . The remaining 400 metres (1,300 ft) of Queen Victoria Street does not have a route allocation, and the road ends at its intersection with Parry Street. Adelaide Street continues south-west from that intersection, to High Street . In
80-455: Was built out of timber rather than concrete. It opened on 15 December 1939. Construction of a replacement bridge commenced in mid-2024 with completion scheduled for 2026. In August 2021, the project was altered with the new bridge to be built to the west of the current bridge rather than the east. [REDACTED] Media related to Fremantle Traffic Bridge at Wikimedia Commons Queen Victoria Street, Fremantle Queen Victoria Street
90-478: Was constructed between 1896 and 1898 downstream of the existing bridge. Whilst wider and stronger, it was only intended to be a temporary structure while the old bridge was removed and replaced. However, no construction or demolition works occurred until 10 years later, with the old bridge left for pedestrians. The third bridge was a renovation of the original bridge, which had its deck replaced, new support piles added, and existing piles modified. The previous bridge
100-430: Was demolished after this bridge, which also catered for trams, was opened in 1909. The current structure, which opened on 15 December 1939, was also only intended to be used for a few years, but has remained in service since then, with major strengthening and repair works carried out in 1978 and 1982. The street was the main street of the former Town of North Fremantle (1895–1961). The North Fremantle war memorial and
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