Two new interchanges will soon be built on the Reid Highway in Western Australia after awarding Georgiou Group the contract to design and construct the projects.
The Altone Road and Drumpellier Drive/Daviot Road are the last two remaining sets of traffic signals along Reid Highway. Replacing the traffic signals with new grade-separated interchanges will enable vehicles to pass freely through, improving transport efficiency in the areas as well as providing more reliable freight movement.
This project will deliver major upgrades along the strategic east-west route to help reduce congestion, improve connectivity and facilitate the needs of the growing communities in Perth’s north-eastern suburbs.
“Our government recognises how important it is to address congestion and bottlenecks on our road network and the delivery of the interchanges on Reid Highway will significantly improve safety and efficiency on one of our key freight routes.
“The transformation of these intersections will be critical to meet the growing transport needs of the local community and keeping our freight networks moving.
“The project will also deliver critical improvements to our shared path network for cyclists and pedestrians, with new bridges and underpasses creating an uninterrupted path from West Swan Road to Malaga Drive, enhancing connections into the Swan Valley region,” Transport Minister Rita Saffioti said.
The scope of the project include:
Construction is anticipated to start later this year, with detailed design and community engagement to get underway in the coming months.
The $225 million Reid Highway Interchanges project is jointly funded by the Australian and Western Australian Governments on a 50:50 basis.
Source: Government of Western Australia – Media Statements; Main Roads Western Australia