Coolgardie Esperance Highway Upgrade

Overview

Road
Project type
$52 million
Total budget
Under Construction
Project phase
Main Roads WA
Lead agency
90
Jobs supported
Early 2021
Start date

Mid 2022
End date

The Coolgardie Esperance Highway at Emu Rocks forms part of the Perth to Adelaide route on the National Land Transport Network and is the only direct sealed link between Perth and the Eastern States.

It is the major freight route through the region, with around two million tonnes per annum carted on the route, with 34% of all traffic on this section being heavy vehicles and 11% caravans.

Works will include upgrading a 30 kilometre section of this important road, between the Goldfields Highway intersection and Widgiemooltha, offering a greater and safer separation between vehicles.

Benefits

A safer environment for road users
Significantly reduced deterioration of the highway shoulders resulting in a reduction of maintenance costs
Offers safer overtaking opportunities
Contributes to the freight efficiency of both interstate and regional transport associated with the mining industry