Project
Coates Gully and Walgoolan to Coolgardie Great Eastern Highway upgrades
Coates Gully, Walgoolan, Southern Cross, Coolgardie
Overview
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Road
Project type -
$250 million
Total budget -
Under Construction
Project phase -
Main Roads WA
Lead agency
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55
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Staged upgrades are continuing on sections of the Great Eastern Highway to improve road safety and freight efficiency on the vital transport link.
Sections of the upgrades are complete, including road widening and shoulder sealing of 15 kilometres between Stephen Road and west of Noongar South Road in Bodallin and construction of a new westbound rest area between Bodallin and Moorine Rock.
Construction of a two-kilometre eastbound passing lane between Bodallin and Moorine Rock and a various intersection upgrades have also been completed.
Works from Ghooli to Karalee are anticipated to be completed in mid-2027.
For detailed project information, visit Main Roads WA.
Benefits
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Improved road safety and access. -
Enhanced road alignment with safer passing opportunities.
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Improved access for oversized vehicles.
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Reduced future maintenance costs.
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