Project
Hodges Drive to Hepburn Avenue Mitchell Freeway southbound widening
Beldon, Craigie, Edgewater, Greenwood, Heathridge, Padbury, Whitfords, Woodvale
Overview
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Road
Project type -
$76 million
Total budget -
Under Construction
Project phase -
Main Roads WA
Lead agency
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530
Jobs supported -
Mid 2021
Start dateMid 2024
End date
This project provided an extra southbound lane on the Mitchell Freeway between Hodges Drive and Hepburn Avenue and formed part of an overall strategy to improve the performance of the Mitchell Freeway.
The third lane reopened in May 2024, with the speed returning to 100kmh.
New ramp signals and overhead digital signage is being installed towards Warwick Road as part of the Smart Freeway upgrades.
Benefits
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Reduced congestion -
Improved traffic flow and road safety
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Accommodate higher traffic demand
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Save 15,000 road users 6 minutes from Shenton Avenue to Warwick Road daily
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