Fremantle MLA Simone McGurk said the old bridge had to be replaced, “but we recognise doing that comes with a period of disruption for the community”.
“A free travel zone for all bus services operating along South Terrace between Douro Road and Fremantle Station and additional trains on the Fremantle line will make it easier for people to use public transport,” she said.
Iona Presentation College, St Hilda’s Anglican School and Presbyterian Ladies’ College were also singled out for special school bus services due to their proximity to Stirling Highway and the number of cars travelling to and from the schools over Stirling Highway.
The government is yet to announce exact dates for the closure beyond February next year, however on Monday it said the project remained on track, with towers in place on all four corners of the new bridge.
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