The old timber bridge has been completely removed, while the concrete deck on the new crossing has been finished. Image: Main Roads WAThe new Fremantle Traffic Bridge is set to open months ahead of schedule, with the major freight connection now expected to be fully operational before the end of the year. The old timber bridge has been completely removed, while the concrete deck on the new crossing has been finished. The new Fremantle Traffic Bridge will be Australia’s first extradosed bridge, using a combination of cantilever and cable-stay supports. Four rows of timber from the old bridge have been retained on the northern side as a heritage feature.