CHRIS THOMSON

The long-awaited ‘Bon Scott Bog Lap’ is finally open at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour.

Last year, oneperth.com.au revealed that a new level crossing of the train tracks near Cicerello’s fish and chippery would make a street circuit – or ‘bog lap’ in the WA vernacular – possible past the statue of Bon Scott.

The late, great Scott, a Fremantle local, was the first frontman for AC/DC, a band favoured by bog-lappers.

Scott’s dulcet tones are oft heard blaring from car stereo systems in the quaint port city.

The new bog lap will be an alternative to the tried and true one around the South Terrace cafe strip.

Making way for the roadworks (and since the above photo was taken), the Scott statue was recently moved to the other side of the street. However, it will still be clearly visible from the new bog lap.

The Department of Transport and the Public Transport Authority funded the roadworks which include an exit-only vehicle crossing, bicycle crossing for entry and exit, and upgraded pedestrian crossings on both sides of the new vehicle exit point.

Fremantle City Council built the crossing – but naming the new stretch of street has become snared in Freo-esque red tape.

Department of Transport spokesman Steve Jenkins said the project has had other benefits including the widening of footpaths near the fishing boat harbour restaurants.

“The new level crossing also makes it possible for the Fremantle CAT bus service to include the harbour on its route in the future,” Mr Jenkins said.

A spin around the bog lap in the oneperth.com.au Yaris proved the new road surface to be very easy on the Bridgestones.