| Funding Program: | Investment Road and Rail Program |
| Status: | Not started |
| Transport Mode: | Road |
| Estimated Project Cost: | $215,000,000 |
| Australian Government Contribution: | $107,500,000 |
| Local Council/Shire: | City of Wanneroo |
| State: | WA |
Project DescriptionMitchell Freeway is the main arterial road that connects the northern suburban areas with Perth’s CBD. The freeway currently terminates at Hester Avenue. The project will extend the Mitchell Freeway a further 5.6km from Hester Avenue to Romeo Road. BenefitsImprove Accessibility, Travel Times and Road Safety:
- improve network connectivity, accessibility and road safety for all road users
- reduce travel times for communities north of Burns Beach
- provide a more direct route to Perth's northern suburbs and relieve traffic build up on nearby roads
Sustain Jobs and Enable Regional Development:
- facilitate economic and social development to communities in Perth's northern suburbs
- provide more efficient transport networks to support significant urban growth in Perth’s north-west corridor
- encourage investment in the north-west creating jobs and economic growth
FundingThe Australian Government has committed $107.5 million towards the $215 million project. TimetableThe project is in planning. |
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Project details last updated: 24/09/2018
