Providing Reliable and Efficient Movement of People and Goods

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Government Goal

Better places

Aim

Improve the efficiency, capacity and utilisation of the existing road network as part of a total transport network.

About the Program

The program includes projects that deliver geometric improvements, road widening, bridge strengthening and retrofitting to incorporate intelligent transport capabilities.

Key Performance Indicators

Road Efficiency KPI
Result

The percentage of travel on our Network that met configuration standards for width and curve rating exceeded the target

The percentage of travel on our Network that met configuration standards for width and curve rating exceeded the target

Contracts completed on time came in below target but continues to improve compared to last year

Contracts completed on time came in below target but continues to improve compared to last year

Contracts completed on budget exceeded our target showing continued strong performance

Contracts completed on budget exceeded our target showing continued strong performance

  • Achieved
  • More work to do
  • On track
  • Target

Program Expenditure

2016

$575

Million

2017

$358

Million

2018

$330

Million

Case Study Mandurah Traffic Bridge
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Road Efficiency

The New Mandurah Traffic Bridge

The new Mandurah Traffic Bridge has increased traffic capacity and provides the community with an iconic structure and improved amenities in the heart of Mandurah. Replacement of...

Looking Ahead

A significant program of works is planned for the next financial year, some of which have already commenced and include the following:

  • Complete construction on Great Northern Highway of Wyndham Spur and Maggies Jump Up sections
  • Continue improvements to the Marble Bar Road, including the upgrade of the Coongan Gorge section
  • Continue construction of NorthLink WA (Swan Valley Bypass) from Reid Highway and Tonkin Highway to Muchea
  • Complete construction of new bridge over Bow River on Great Northern Highway
  • Commence construction of Reid Highway widening between Altone Road and West Swan Road
  • Complete construction of the Margaret River Perimeter Road Stage 2
  • Complete construction of the Wanneroo Road dual carriageway Joondalup Drive to Flynn Drive
  • Commence construction of the Armadale Road dual carriageway from Tapper Road to Anstey Road
  • Mitchell Freeway widening northbound – Hutton Street to Cedric Street.

To find out more about planned works visit our website.

Key Projects

PROJECTTOTAL PROJECT COST ($ MILLION)2017–18 COST ($ MILLION)COMPLETION DATEDESCRIPTION
Goldfields–Esperance Region
Great Eastern Highway 14.0 0.5 July 2019 Construction of dual carriageway – Anzac Drive to Gatacre Street
Kimberley Region
Bow River Bridge 38.5 6.9 December 2018 Bow River Bridge and approaches
Great Northern Highway – Maggies Jump Up and Wyndham Spur 56.1 13.8 June 2019 Wyndham Spur Road Stage 2 – Widen primerseal and seal
Metropolitan Region
Bridge 1 Albany Highway over Bickley Brook 2.5 2.5 May 2018 Replacement of existing concrete bridge
Armadale Road 145.0 38.27 November 2019 Armadale Rd Duplication- (Anstey-Tapper Rd) Upgrade 4 lane dual carriage
Mid West – Gascoyne Region
Great Northern Highway – between Wubin and Kumarina 2.3 1.0 June 2018 Construct Truck Bays
Pilbara Region
Roy Hill Iron Ore Road over Rail Bridge on Great Northern Highway 20.7 0.8 December 2018 Construction of a new single span bridge and minor realignment of the GNH. Works carried out on behalf of Roy Hill Iron Ore.
South West Region
Pinjarra Williams 8.7 3.5 January 2018 Realign, widen and seal shoulders
Lakelands Lake Clifton Road and Pinjarra Road intersection 4.2 2.9 December 2017 Upgrade intersection
South Western Highway 1.6 1.4 November 2017 Extend existing passing lane, and modify intersection with Cundinup Road south of Kirup.
South Western Highway 3.5 2.5 April 2018 Widen and seal shoulders
Old Mandurah Replacement Bridge 36.8 11.4 December 2017 City of Mandurah – Old Coast Road – Replace Bridge
Wheatbelt Region
Bridges 24 and 25 on Albany Highway, Williams 11.8 1.5 Mid 2019 Reconstruct bridges
Great Northern Highway – Miling Straight 46.2 26.6 September 2018 GNH Stage 2 Muchea – Wubin
Great Northern Highway – Muchea North 55.9 16.5 December 2019 GNH Stage 2 Muchea – Wubin – Muchea North section
margaret river perimeter road2
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Road Efficiency

Community Engagement Critical to Project

The seven kilometre Margaret River Perimeter Road extends from Airport Access Road north of Margaret River to the Bussell Highway south of Margaret River. Improvement works...