Great Northern Highway Upgrade Ord River

Overview

Road
Project type
98 million
Total budget
In Planning
Project phase
Main Roads WA
Lead agency
160
Jobs supported

A total of eight kilometres of widening, overlay, reconstruction and realignment works were completed in 2019 (Stage 1).

Stage 2 works, involving an additional 18 kilometres of works including widening, overlay, reconstruction and realignment works and replacement of Tickalara and Frog Hollow Bridges, were substantially completed in late 2021.

Planning is underway for Stage 3, which includes a final six-kilometre section.

Benefits

Improved safety and access
Increased productivity, freight reliability and efficiency for the transport industry
Continued employment and business opportunities for the Kimberly region, local Aboriginal people and business