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 -
$214 million
Total budget -
Complete
Project phase -
Main Roads WA
Lead agency
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530
Jobs supported
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.
Find more information on the Main Roads WA project here.
Benefits
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Reduced congestion and improved traffic flow -
Improved road safety
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Accommodate higher traffic demand
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Save up to three minutes during the morning commute from Hester Avenue to Warwick Road
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