Project
Hester Avenue to Romeo Road Mitchell Freeway extension
Alkimos, Butler, Ridgewood
Overview
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Road
Project type -
$232 million
Total budget -
Under Construction
Project phase -
Main Roads WA
Lead agency
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1200
Jobs supported -
Mid 2021
Start dateMid 2023
End date
This project involves extending Mitchell Freeway 5.6 kilometres from Hester Avenue to Romeo Road in Alkimos.
Key features of the project include a new interchange at Lukin Drive, a rail tunnel for the existing rail line at Butler Station, connecting Romeo Road from Wanneroo Road to Marmion Avenue as well as a new path for pedestrians and cyclists.
The extension will service the rapidly growing north-western suburbs of Butler, Yanchep, Alkimos and Eglinton and areas to the east including Nowergup.
Benefits
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Alleviate pressure on the local road network -
Reduced travel times
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Improved road safety and connectivity for those living and working in the northern suburbs.
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Caters for the growing population in Perth's north-west
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