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Project

Thomas Road Upgrade Thomas Road to Nicholson Road Safety improvements

Casuarina, Oakford

Overview

  • Road

    Project type
  • $81 million

    Total budget
  • Complete

    Project phase
  • Main Roads WA

    Lead agency
  • 105

    Jobs supported

A number of upgrades have been completed along Thomas Road, delivering safer and smoother travels in Perth's south-east.

The improvements support the large volume of traffic in the fast-growing area, travelling to and from the South West and Wheatbelt regions.

The program of works were delivered in late-2024, with a range of improvements delivered including:

  • dual-lane roundabouts at Nicholson and Kargotich Road;
  • dual carriageway between Kwinana Freeway and Bombay Boulevard;
  • construction of a roundabout at Bombay Boulevard and a four-metre-wide pedestrian and cyclist path with lighting;
  • additional street lighting between Bombay Boulevard and Kargotich Road;
  • added safety measures between Kwinana Freeway and Cumming Road including shoulder widening, new line markings, raised reflectors and resurfacing.

Additionally, a new traffic bridge over the rail line is being delivered as part of the Byford Rail Extension project, removing a level crossing and significantly improving road safety in the area.

Further upgrades are planned for the road through the Tonkin Highway Extension, which is expected to commence construction next year.

Find more information on the Main Roads WA project here.

Benefits

  • Significantly improved road and shared path safety
  • Reduced congestion and improved freight efficiency
  • Supports forecast in population-driven travel demands
  • New four-metre-wide pedestrian and cyclist path

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