New Fremantle Traffic Bridge becomes Walyalup Bridge ahead of official opening next weekend

Key points

• The new Fremantle Traffic Bridge has been named Walyalup Bridge ahead of its official opening next weekend. More than 10,000 people are expected to attend.
• Walyalup is the traditional Whadjuk Noongar name for Fremantle. The bridge cost $596 million and opened months ahead of schedule.
• It will open to traffic later in the evening, after people have been able to walk across it. Transport Minister Rita Saffioti said the bridge will become part of Fremantle's identity for generations.