Port Augusta to Perth (WA) – Great Eastern Highway – Walgoolan to Southern Cross and Coates Gully

Funding Program:	Roads of Strategic Importance
Status:	Under construction
Transport Mode:	Road
Expected Start/Finish:	Late 2021 - Mid 2023
Estimated Project Cost:	$40,500,000
Australian Government Contribution:	$32,400,000
Local Council/Shire:	Shire of Northam,Shire of Westonia,Shire of Yilgarn
State:	WA
Corridor:	Perth - Adelaide

Project Description

The project will upgrade three sections, including:

Walgoolan Southern Cross: Replace Bridge 0629 offline, and realign the road approaches
Walgoolan Southern Cross: Widen Bridge 0630A online, and widen the existing road approaches
Coates Gully Section: Replace Bridge 0605, 0606 and 0607, widen and improve geometry of the existing road approaches, and provide the formation for overtaking lanes.

Benefits

Improved road safety for all road users
Improved freight productivity

Funding

The Australian Government has committed $32.4 million towards the $40.5 million project.

Timetable

Construction started in September 2021 and is expected to be completed in mid 2023.

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Project details last updated: 2/08/2022