Great Northern Highway Section 1A

Contract: C291/07

Client: Main Roads WA

Location: Baskerville, WA (Lennard Street to Haddrill Road)

Timeframe: March 2009 – December 2010

Project Value: $15,289,680

Project Description

The works comprise widening/overlay and reconstruction on two adjacent sections of the Great Northern Highway for a total of 4.13 km in the City of Swan, south of Bullsbrook.

The upgrade to the Great Northern Highway is designed to create a safer road that is better suited to carrying the type and volume of traffic that uses the road. The road is being widened, and will include an 800m long overtaking lane in both directions, turning pockets into side roads, stormwater and offroad drainage, and the construction of culverts to improve water flow around the road.

Other features of the works include the construction of new bus bays, side road intersections and traffic islands, the installation of safety barriers and new traffic lighting, landscaping and associated drainage works. Works have also comprised the construction of dual use paths and cycle paths. The major benefit of the widening and reconstruction works will be a safer and improved journey for the general public and the transport industry on this highly trafficked road. Off-road drainage and the construction of culverts will also allow improved water flow around the works.

Special Features/Challenges:

  • Construction of the Haddrill Road Service Road
  • Construction of high strength pavements
  • Extensive relocation of services
  • Embankment remediation and erosion control near Swan River
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