The State Government secured more than $552 million for a number of major road projects in Perth's southern suburbs (May 2017). The projects will fix congestion hotspots on major arterial roads through the southern suburban road network and will create more than 4,000 jobs during construction.
Funding for the projects is the result of a Commonwealth-State $2.3 billion funding arrangement that included the full relocation of funding from the cancelled Perth Freight Link.
Metronet - Thornlie to Cockburn link
Completion date - 2025
The project involves new rail between Beckenham and Thornlie stations, two new train stations at Nicholson Road and Ranford Road and a new platform at Cockburn train station. Read more about
Metronet - Thornlie to Cockburn link.
Armadale Road to North Lake Road Bridge (Armadale Road Bridge)
Cost estimate: $237 million
Completed - late 2021
Construction of a new bridge over Kwinana Freeway connecting Armadale Road to North Lake Road which will ease congestion at Cockburn Central Station and the Cockburn Gateway Shopping Centre. The project will also provide a direct link between Armadale and North Lake Roads, improve access to Kwinana Freeway and support residential and commercial expansion in Cockburn and Armadale. Read more about Armadale Road Bridge opens in a new window.
Karel Avenue upgrades
Cost estimate: $28.7 million
Completed - mid 2021
Karel Avenue has been widened to create a dual carriageway which will improve access onto Roe Highway.
- Widening of Karel Avenue between the Farrington Road intersection and Roe Highway to four lanes
- Widening of Karel Avenue between Roe Highway and the Berrigan Drive roundabout to a four-lane dual carriageway
- Widening and extending Karel Avenue bridge over Roe Highway.
Construction commenced in 2019 and was completed mid 2021. All levels of government were involved in the project including the City of Cockburn, state and federal government as well as Jandakot Airport Holding. Read more about Karel Avenue upgrades. opens in a new window
Stock Road and Beeliar Drive intersection upgrade
Cost estimate - $7 million
Completed - mid 2021
This project improves safety by providing exclusive pedestrian crossing facilities, stopping all traffic movements and allowing riders and walkers to cross the intersection under signal control. Traffic flow has improved with new lanes on all approaches, new and extended turning pockets and upgraded traffic signals.
Construction started in October 2020, and finished mid 2021. Read more about the Stock Road and Beeliar Drive intersection upgrade.
Smart Freeway - Kwinana Northbound
Cost estimate: $47 million
Completed - late 2020
- The creation of an additional lane from Canning Highway to the Narrows Bridge
- Use of smart technology to:
- Open and close the emergency stopping lane for incidents
- Adjsut speed limits
- Provide emergency access during incidents
- Ramp signals and electronic message signs to inform of conditions ahead.
The project improves freeway capacity between Russell Road and the Narrows Bridge, and alleviates traffic congestion entering from Canning Highway and merging into the three existing freeway lanes. Read more about the Smart Freeway - Kwinana Northbound. opens in a new window
Kwinana Freeway northbound widening
Cost estimate: $49 million
Completed - mid 2020
Widening of Kwinana Freeway northbound from Russell Rd to Roe Highway. The widening allows for a third lane for the nine kilometres from Russell Road to Farrington Road. Read more about Kwinana Freeway northbound widening. opens in a new window
Murdoch Drive Connection
Cost estimate: $100 million
Completed - April 2020
An extension of Murdoch Drive south from Farrington Road to connect with Roe Highway and Kwinana Freeway. Read more about Murdoch Drive Connection. opens in a new window
Armadale Road Widening
Cost estimate: $145 million
Completed - February 2020
Widening of Armadale Road to two lanes either way from Tapper to Anstey Road (6.9km). Read more about
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Stock Road Pedestrian Bridge, Hamilton Hill
Planning for the future of Stock Road is underway and is expected to be completed by the end of 2023. As part of this planning, the location of the supporting piers is being determined so construction can progress. In the meantime, environmental reviews are underway.
The previous bridge was demolished in 2020 following impact by an oversize vehicle in 2019.
To stay up-to-date with this project, visit the Main Roads WA project page.