An infamous “truck-eating” bridge might have claimed its last victim, with a Perth bridge set to be replaced after 100 years.
Bayswater Bridge on King Williams Street has developed a fan following over time, with locals setting up social media accounts and websites to document each time a truckie is unfortunate enough to hit it.
While there has not been any clashes this year, there were 10 incidents in 2021.
The bridge, which has a 3.8m clearance, will be replaced by a higher bridge with a 4.8m clearance as part of the New Bayswater Station project.
Work has already started, with two large beams installed last week.
But the Perth community does not plan on letting the legend of “Baysie Bridge” be forgotten, with the government calling for public suggestions on how to say goodbye.
Almost 350 people have already voiced how itxjmtzyw should be farewelled, with suggestions ranging from video montages, a Viking funeral on the Swan River, fireworks and a candlelight vigil to Britney Spears’ song, “Hit me baby, one more time”.
“Once the Midland Line has reopened, we will be able to set a date for a community farewell to the infamous Bayswater Bridge,” WA Transport Minister Rita Saffioti said.
“I can congratulate the WA community for their creativity and humour in identifying ideas in how we should say ‘bye’ to the Bayswater Bridge.”
It was also announced the Midland train line will be closed over the spring school holidays for 24 days from September 23, while work continues on the new station.
More details about the final community farewell to the bridge will be released closer to the date.
But even though “Baysie Bridge” will soon be no more, Perth truckies will still have plenty of other problems to worry about.
Moments after announcing when the bridge will be removed, Ms Saffioti revealed a truck was stuck under an underpass on Sutherland Street.
