Boorloo Bridge

Boorloo Bridge is one of Perth’s newest attractions and soars across the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River), connecting Victoria Park to East Perth with stunning river views.

Dedicated for people walking, wheeling and riding, it offers a safer river crossing than the previously used Causeway Traffic Bridge.

Transforming the skyline both day and night this iconic bridge provides a more attractive, comfortable, accessible and culturally enriching route for people of all ages and abilities.

How people are using Boorloo Bridge

Boorloo bridge is a beacon for active travel and continues to play a key role in encouraging more people to get around by foot, bike, scooter or other mobility device.

It has transformed active transport connections in Perth’s CBD and deliberately focuses on storytelling, connection to place, and providing seamless connectivity at Matagarup (Heirisson Island).

We recently evaluated community use, experiences and sentiments of the bridge, measured against the following:

Increased safety, accessibility and connectivity
Improved amenity and comfort
Enhanced place character and cultural identity
Improved quality of people-place experience
Increased walking, wheeling and riding for different purposes.

Initial findings

On average more than 4,100 people use Boorloo Bridge daily.
- This is more than double the average daily active travel trips across the river in October 2024 before Boorloo Bridge opened.
Most people travel along the bridge for:
- exercise: 40%
- recreation and leisure: 35%
- commuting: 17%
Up to 80% of people agree that commuting on Boorloo Bridge is safer than the old Causeway Bridge.
Lighting, overall look and feel, skyline views, and cultural elements/landscape integration ranked among the most valued features by frequent users, visitors and residents.
Visitors travel to Boorloo Bridge from across the metro area during weekends and public holidays, highlighting the bridge as both transport infrastructure and a destination.

Cultural significance

In the very early stages, DTMI was instrumental in facilitating unique design input. This ensured culturally sensitive and inclusive planning, and led to the delivery of a highly symbolic and award-winning piece of infrastructure that is respectful to place and sets a high standard for future active transport design and construction projects.

The bridge also serves as a marker of Aboriginal ownership, pride and connection for generations to come.

Find out more about the bridge design through the Main Roads WA project page.