Overview
- The pedestrian and cycling bridge in Perth was shut after a large lighting cable assembly fell around 5pm Monday, with sections dropping into the Swan River.
- Transport Minister Rita Saffioti said the fastening did not hold and about 70 metres of casing wrapped around electrical cables broke away.
- Crews have been inspecting all fastenings and installing additional fixings, and a truck was used to remove broken components from the structure.
- No injuries were reported, and local media said the falling lights narrowly missed a cyclist.
- Main Roads WA is investigating the cause, users are being diverted to the old Causeway Bridge, and the minister said reopening is likely late Wednesday or early Thursday.