PROJECT UPDATE OCTOBER 2020

Bussell Duplication

Funded by Australian ($68 million) and State Governments ($17 million) works on Bussell Highway will increase capacity, reduce congestion and improve road safety. Overview Background We’re duplicating a 17 kilometre section of The 46 kilometre section of Bussell the Bussell Highway, between Capel and Highway between Bunbury and Similarly, traffic is often bumper to Busselton, to increase capacity and safety is a divided, four-lane , bumper heading north towards on the Highway. aside from a 17 kilometre section between after holidays and long weekends. Capel, and east of Busselton. This section In June 2020, the Federal and State The project will address the following is a two lane, single carriageway with Government’s committed $85 million for problems: passing lanes at approximately five construction of both Stage One and Stage •• excessive traffic congestion and delay kilometre intervals in each direction. Two of the project. during public holiday weekends During peak periods, such as school A contract to construct Stage One was •• longer and more frequent periods of holidays and long weekends, traffic awarded to Raubex Construction Pty congestion as traffic increases over congestion can often extend through Ltd, with work commencing in October time intersections that provide access into the 2020, and completion expected in June •• unacceptable network resilience Capel townsite, causing inconvenience 2021. Stage One is expected to support •• poor safety record of Bussell Highway and safety concerns for road users. up to 570 direct and indirect jobs during in the project area. construction. Project Scope Other expected benefits include: Environment The duplication of Bussell Highway will be •• improved safety for road users Stage One is progressing as all State completed in two stages: and Federal Environmental and Heritage •• improved access into Capel townsite approvals have been finalised. Stage One – construction of a five- •• improved travel times in peak periods, kilometre section of new carriageway including holidays and weekends An Environmental Impact Assessment between Capel Bypass and Hutton Road, •• improved emergency response access is currently being prepared to progress along with upgrade works on an existing •• improved ability to carry out environmental approvals for Stage Two. section of carriageway. maintenance works. Want more Information? Stage Two – construction of the remaining 12 kilometre section of new Construction Project information is available at www. carriageway between Hutton Road and To minimise impacts to road users, most mainroads.wa.gov.au/projects, by Busselton, along with the duplication of construction will occur in the road reserve emailing [email protected] three bridges over the Abba, Sabina and alongside the existing carriageway. or phoning 138 138. Ludlow Rivers. Additionally, during construction: You can also register for project updates On completion of Stage One, the pinch by heading to our project page and •• Speed reductions will be in place for points around the Capel townsite and subscribing for email updates. the duration of the project to ensure Tuart Drive will be removed. Congestion the safety of road users and road is expected to reduce on this section, with workers. the extra lane providing an opportunity to •• Please plan ahead and allow extra time overtake slower moving vehicles. for your journey, and obey all traffic signs and traffic controllers to ensure traffic keeps flowing.

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