Mitchell Freeway Stage 1

From Engineering Heritage Western Australia


Stage 1 of the Mitchell Freeway, Perth, Western Australia, extends from the north abutment of the Narrows Bridge to the Hamilton Interchange in West Perth.

With the completion of the Narrows Bridge in 1959 Perth had a direct connection to its immediate and distant southern suburbs. Part of the Stephenson Metropolitan Area plan, a modern road system linking Perth’s northern, southern, western and eastern suburbs was required to avoid traffic congestion for vehicles entering, leaving and bypassing Perth’s CBD. Planned, designed and constructed by 1973 the Mitchell freeway Stage 1 successfully achieved that requirement.

Design and construction occurred between 1966 and 1972.

Barracks Arch and the Malcolm Street Bridge over the Mitchell Freeway
Source: Don Young
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Narrows Interchange Under Construction
Source: Don Young
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Map shows location of Interpretation Panel.

Engineering Heritage Recognition Program

Marker Type National Engineering Landmark (NEL)
Award Date 18 November 2008
Prominent People Sir David Brand, Don Aitken, Harold Clough, Gilbert Marsh
Nomination Document Available here
Ceremony Booklet Available here
Interpretation Panel Available here
Panel is located at the North East Abutment of the Narrows Bridge
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