Road closures and major works

Road closures

• Johannah St
  Date: 27 May–27 June 2026 | Time: Mon to Fri, 7am – 5pm

  Johannah St, North Fremantle, will be subject to a full road closure to enable essential drainage works to be carried out safely and efficiently.

  Works are scheduled to commence on 27 May and are expected to be completed by 27 June.

  The road closure will be in place Monday to Friday between 7am and 5pm. After-hours and on weekends, the road will be re-opened.

• Swanbourne St & Montreat St intersection
  Date: 1-30 June 2026 | Time: 7pm – 5am
  The works form part of the City’s Low Cost Urban Projects (installation of plateaus), the intersection closures are required to safely and efficiently undertake the works. The intersection closures will be implemented intermittently throughout the month of June, between Monday to Saturday 7am to 5pm at the below locations:
  • Swanbourne St / Blinco St
  • Montreal St / Blinco St
  • Montreal St / Knutsford St

  Detours will be in place.

• Stevens St & Surrounding Intersections
  Date: June – August 2026The works form part of the City’s Low Cost Urban Projects program (installation of asphalt plateaus). Intersection closures are required to safely and efficiently undertake the works and associated after-care activities. Road closures will be implemented throughout June to August 2026 at the following locations:
  • Stevens St / Bellevue Tce
  • Stevens St / Solomon St
  • Stevens St / Edmund St
  • Stevens St / Wood St
  • Stack St / Amherst St
  • Stack St / Montreal St
  • Montreal St / Blinco St
  • Montreal St / Knutsford St
  • Knutsford St / Chalmers St
  • Knutsford St / Bateman St

  The project is being managed by the City and funded by Main Roads.

  Detours will be in place.

• Cliff St / Phillimore & Holdsworth St, Fremantle

  Date: 30 June 2026 | Time: 5am – 7am

  Temporary road closures will be in place in Fremantle to enable essential drainage works to be undertaken safely and efficiently on behalf of the Water Corporation.

  Phillimore St, from Mouat St through to the Ports intersection roundabout, will be closed between 5am and 7am.

  Holdsworth St will be closed to eastbound traffic only between the car park access and Parry St between 5am and 7am.

  Traffic controllers and signed detours will be in place at both locations to assist motorists and maintain access around the work areas.

  Waste collection services will remain available during the closure period.

• Marine Tce & Solomon St
  Date: 29 June–6 July 2026 | Time: VariousMarine Terrace and Solomon Street will be subject to temporary road closures to enable Water Corporation works to be carried out safely and efficiently.
  The following closures will be implemented individually between 29 June and 6 July 2026:- Marine Tce, from Norfolk St to Suffolk St – southbound lane closure, 7am–11am
  – Marine Tce, from Norfolk St to Essex St – northbound lane closure, 9am–3pm
  – Solomon St, between Knutsford St and Fothergill St – full road closure in both directions, 7am–5pmThe confirmed dates for each closure will be provided closer to the time. These closures will be undertaken sequentially and will not occur simultaneously.Traffic management will be on site to assist motorists and maintain access where possible. Traffic signage and diversion routes will be implemented throughout the works period.

• Stack St (intersection of Amherst St)
  Date: 1-7 July 2026 | Time: 24/7

  Stack Street will be subject to a road closure at the intersection of Amherst Street to enable water main upgrade works to be carried out safely and efficiently.
  All other works along Amherst Street are expected to be completed within the verge area.
  Traffic management will be on site to assist motorists and maintain access where possible.
  Traffic signage and diversion routes will be implemented throughout the works period.

• Stokes Street, White Gum ValleyDate: Mid July – End July 2026 | Time: Monday to Saturday, 7am – 5pm

  Stokes Street, White Gum Valley, will be subject to temporary parking bay and full road closures to enable essential works to be carried out safely and efficiently.

  Works are scheduled to commence in mid July 2026 and are expected to be completed by the end of July 2026.

  The closures will be in place during standard operating hours, Monday to Saturday between 7am and 5pm.
  Traffic management measures and detours will be implemented to assist motorists and maintain access where possible.

  The City thanks residents and road users for their patience and cooperation during these works.

Major works

Swan River Crossing

The Swan River Crossings Project is one of the most complex and challenging projects undertaken by Main Roads WA, involving road, port, freight, river, walking, cycling, heritage and environmental considerations.

The Fremantle Traffic Bridge will close Sunday 1 February, 2026 to enable completion of major works, including removal of the existing bridge, installation of the new bridge deck and construction of the new road.

This is a long-term project and is ongoing. You can find out the latest project updates via the Main Roads WA project page linked below.

Main Roads WA | Fremantle Bridge updates