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 DescriptionThe 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.
BenefitsThe project will improve road safety and freight productivity for all road users. FundingThe Australian Government has committed $32.4 million towards the $40.5 million project. TimetableConstruction is expected to begin in late 2021 and be completed in mid 2023. |
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Project details last updated: 22/03/2022