Detailed design is already underway and construction is scheduled to start in mid-2019. The new four kilometre section of dual carriageway, between Altone Road and West Swan Road, should be completed by mid-2020.

This $70 million project is funded by the Australian and State governments. It will enhance traffic flow and safety on Reid Highway, which is a strategic east-west route in Perth’s north. It will also complement other transport network upgrades in the north-east metropolitan corridor.

Project scopeTo provide a dual carriageway, two new westbound lanes will be built on the southern side of the existing Reid Highway. They will be complemented by a new Principal Shared Path (PSP) for pedestrians and cyclists, enhancing local connectivity and access to the Swan Valley.

The intersection of Reid Highway and West Swan Road will also be modified to include a new double right-turn pocket from Reid Highway westbound to West Swan Road northbound and extended left and right turn pockets on all approaches.

Noise walls are also planned adjacent to existing residential areas. The final extent and location of these will be determined during the detailed design process and in consultation with adjacent property owners.

A program of congestion relief in Perth’s north-eastern corridor has reached another important milestone, with a contract awarded to Decmil Construction to design and build the final section of dual carriageway on Reid Highway.

Arthur Street BridgeFollowing a joint funding commitment from the City of Swan, the project also includes a new bridge over Reid Highway to link the southern and northern sections of Arthur Street.

This bridge will improve connectivity between the growing suburbs of Dayton and Caversham. It will also provide alternative access for emergency vehicles, buses crossing Reid Highway and pedestrians accessing a proposed new primary school at South Caversham.

How you can be involved - Construction Reference GroupWe are still seeking nominations for a Construction Reference Group (CRG), which will provide local input into this project during the detailed design and construct phase.

The CRG will include:

• Up to 10 residents and/or business representatives to represent stakeholders’ interests in the project during detailed design and construction. These members may be representatives of local community associations

• Technical representatives from key stakeholders (eg. City of Swan), invited as required

• Representatives from Main Roads and other key stakeholders, as required

• Representatives from the Design and Construction Contractor, Decmil.

PROJECT UPDATEMARCH 2019

Reid Highway Dual Carriageway:Altone Road to West Swan Road

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The group will meet approximately every two to three months (after hours) at a local venue.

Criteria for selection of CRG members Representatives of the CRG will be selected based on their capacity to address the following criteria:

• Have a residence or business located close to the project site and be able to represent the interests of others in the same areas

• Have lived/operated a business in the area for a significant period of time

• Understand and have the capacity to voice the issues, concerns and views of community/business members

• Be able to represent a ratepayer group, progress group or community group/association

• Be available for all meetings

• Accept the CRG role and associated tasks, and

• Have access to email and internet for contact and correspondence.

How to apply

Please address the above criteria in writing to enquiries@mainroads.wa.gov.au and marked attention to: Leanne Pitcher, Community and Stakeholder Engagement Reid Highway Dual Carriageway project

No more than one A4 page is required. Nominations close on 12 April 2019.