MAIN ROADS PROJECT UPDATE JUNE 2018

Reid : Altone Road to

Main Roads has finalised concept plans to upgrade between Altone Road and West Swan Road to a dual carriageway. This $70 million project is funded by the Australian and State governments as part of a $2.3 billion investment in road and rail infrastructure. Construction of this four kilometre section should be finished by early 2020, completing the final section of dual carriageway on Reid Highway between and .

Project scope A new bridge over Reid Highway, times for residents, commuters and The current concept plan (overleaf) connecting the northern and southern industry. sections of Arthur Street, will be includes a new westbound dual They will also complement the included in the scope of the project carriageway, to be built on the southern METRONET Ellenbrook rail line, which as a priced option following a funding side of the existing highway. will connect some of our fastest-growing commitment by the and suburbs with and the rest of our Noise walls will be considered adjacent the State Government. This will ensure rail network. to existing residential areas, although construction efficiencies and minimise the location and design of these are yet impacts to the community and road Next steps to be determined. A shared path will users. also be included on the southern side Expressions of Interest have been of the highway to improve access to the The bridge, linking the growing suburbs sought from contractors and a design Swan Valley for cyclists and pedestrians of Caversham and Dayton, will provide and construct contract is expected to and enhance local connectivity. alternative access for vehicles to cross be awarded in late 2018. Reid Highway and for pedestrians to During the detailed design process, The Bennett Brook Bridge and access a proposed new primary school there will be consultation with adjacent underpass linking Victoria Road will at South Caversham. be extended to cater for the highway property owners and other stakeholders widening. regarding noise wall locations, design Benefits and construction. As part of the works, we will also modify This project will enhance traffic flow the busy intersection of Reid Highway and safety on Reid Highway, which is Construction should start in early 2019 and West Swan Road to increase a strategic east-west route in Perth’s and be completed by early 2020. north. It will also complement other capacity and improve traffic flow and How you can be involved safety. These modifications will include: transport network upgrades in the We are planning to establish a north-east metropolitan corridor, • a double right-turn pocket from Reid Construction Reference Group to including: Highway westbound to West Swan provide local input into this project as Road northbound • a dual carriageway on Reid Highway it moves into the detailed design and • extended left and right turn pockets between and Altone construct phase. on all approaches Road, under construction as part of If you would like to register your interest NorthLink WA. • widening of the existing approach please visit the project webpage at • New Lord Street - a new dual and departure lanes on the northern, https://project.mainroads.wa.gov.au/ carriageway being built to link Reid southern and western legs home/eastmetropolitan/reidhighway/ Highway and . • upgraded pedestrian facilities Pages/default.aspx to current access and mobility Together, these projects will significantly standards. increase road capacity and cut journey If there is enough interest, meetings will commence in late 2018 at a local venue.