Fremantle Bridge Closure and Midland Line Shutdown Spark Major Tuesday Delays

Commuter Alert: Significant Disruptions Across Perth

Perth commuters are facing a challenging morning this Tuesday, February 3, 2026, as several major infrastructure projects and rail maintenance schedules converge. The most significant impact remains the total closure of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge, which began on February 1. With approximately 24,000 vehicles normally using this crossing daily, traffic is being diverted to the Stirling Bridge and Canning Highway. Motorists should anticipate travel times between North and South Fremantle to increase by up to 25 minutes during peak periods.

Rail Network: Midland Line Shutdown and Nightly Closures

Public transport users on the Midland Line are reminded that the shutdown between Bassendean and Midland stations continues. Trains are currently not running through Midland Station, with replacement bus services in operation. This disruption is expected to persist until February 22. Commuters should allow for an additional 20 minutes for their journey when using replacement buses.

Furthermore, several nightly disruptions are active across the network:

• Mandurah Line: Nightly closures are scheduled between Perth Underground and Aubin Grove from Monday, February 2, through Thursday, February 5. Passengers travelling late this evening should check the final train times as replacement buses will take over services after approximately 9:00 PM.
• Yanchep Line: Nightly platform changes and service disruptions are in effect between Joondalup and Yanchep during the same period.
• Airport Line: While services resumed full operation on February 1, minor residual delays may occur as the schedule stabilizes.

Roadworks and Major Arteries

Main Roads WA has highlighted several ongoing roadworks that will impact local traffic flow today:

• Newcastle Street: A full road closure remains in place between Charles Street and Loftus Street, scheduled to continue until February 9.
• Hackett Drive: Commuters near Crawley should expect delays and detours as the road remains closed through February 13 for essential works.
• Mitchell Freeway: The Smart Freeway technology is active on the southbound lanes, but motorists should remain cautious of merging traffic near the Stephenson Avenue Extension project, where construction continues to affect local road links to Ellen Stirling Boulevard.
• Perth CBD: Telethon Avenue remains closed for long-term works, and additional lane restrictions are reported on William and Wellington Streets in preparation for upcoming weekend projects.

Bus Service Adjustments

Transperth has implemented several bus service changes effective this week. Notably, Route 347 is experiencing specific service disruptions starting today, Tuesday, February 3. Additionally, new school service timetables are now in effect following the start of the February term. Parents and students are encouraged to verify their specific routes as stop locations for Routes 519 and 529 also remain disrupted through Wednesday.

Travel Advice

To navigate these disruptions, the Department of Transport suggests staggered travel times where possible and the use of the Transperth Journey Planner for real-time updates. If you are heading across the Swan River in Fremantle, consider using the Stirling Highway or the rail network to avoid the heaviest road congestion.