Hammond Road, Success
Hammond Road between Branch Circus and Bartram Road in Success is being upgraded. Stage 1 has been completed and included the relocation of underground services. Stage 2 commenced in November 2021 and involves upgrading Hammond Road to two lanes each way and installing new roundabouts at three key intersections. Stage 2 should be completed by April 2023.
View the diagram below.
More information about Hammond RoadThe City of Cockburn’s Regional and Major Roadworks Plan identifies $25 million in improvements to Hammond Road (Russell Road to Beeliar Drive) from 2008 to 2023. Approximately $9.3 million of improvements have been completed.
The section of Hammond Road between Branch Circus and Bartram Road in Success is scheduled for an upgrade. This involves upgrading Hammond Road to two lanes in each direction and installing roundabouts at three key intersections.
The first stage of works between Branch Circus and Bartram Road relocated the underground services such as water, Telstra, gas and Western Power infrastructure. Stage two is to duplicate this section of road. This stage commenced in November 2021 after service relocations.
How long will the project take?
What upgrades are being done?
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Hammond Road to become a dual-carriageway (two lanes in each direction) between Branch Circus and Bartram Road
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Bartram Road, Carmel Way/Darlot Avenue and Hird Road intersections to become roundabouts
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Shared paths to be installed on either side of Hammond Road (between Branch Circus and Bartram Road)
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On-road bicycle lanes to be installed
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Raised central median islands to be installed
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Underground services to be repositioned to suit the new road alignment
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Street lighting, landscaping and drainage improvements
What changes will occur while the upgrades are being carried out?
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Traffic barriers, a reduced speed limit, road and lane closures, footpath diversions
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Some vegetation in the road reserve may be removed
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Some noise, vibration or dust may occur.
What are the working hours?
Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm. Some out-of-hours works will be required. Advanced notification to impacted properties will be provided by contractors or relevant authorities carrying out the works.
How do I find out more information?
Rockingham Road (between Phoenix Road and Spearwood Avenue)
The upgrade of Rockingham Road between Phoenix Road and Spearwood Avenue is an important initiative for Spearwood. In response to longstanding community and business concerns regarding the safety and appearance of the road, the project will significantly improve the Phoenix town centre. The project will create a more people-friendly environment and will better balance the needs of businesses, residents and motorists. The p project will incorporate the following:
- Improve the amenity of the area
- Improve connectivity for various transport modes including pedestrians and cyclists
- Enhance bus stop facilities
- Promote mixed use development along the western side of Rockingham Road
- Enhance the streetscape
- Reduce the negative impact of excessive signage along Rockingham Road
- Reduce the negative impact of excessive car parking and crossovers along Rockingham Road.
This project is currently in the design stage.
Farrington/ North Lake Road - completed
A second right hand turn lane is now available for motorists travelling north along North Lake Road and wanting to turn right into Farrington Drive, reducing the number of cars queueing beyond the Waverley Road intersection with North Lake Road. Construction completed in March 2022.
Rockingham/ Phoenix Road
Intersection upgrade will improve vehicle safety and congestion by converting the four-way traffic light controlled intersection into a roundabout. This upgrade forms part of the Rockingham Road Revitalisation project.
Spearwood Avenue/ Hamilton Road
One of Cockburn’s most hazardous roundabouts will be made safer thanks to funding from the federal government’s Black Spot Program.
Pre-deflections will be installed on all four approaches to the Spearwood Avenue/Hamilton Road roundabout by the end of 2022, creating a slow-speed environment. Upgrades also include new street-lighting, footpath modifications, drainage, kerbing and a crash barrier on Spearwood Avenue eastbound.
Lane and footpath closures will be in place throughout the work period to keep workers and community safe. Advance notification of closures will be provided to help motorists plan ahead. Works are planned to begin in July 2022, and be completed by the end of 2022.
Lyon Road/ Rowley Road
Full reconstruction and relocation of the existing roundabout.
Progress Drive (between Hope Road and Gwillian Drive)
Installation of raised platforms, roundabout improvements, upgraded pedestrian crossings, improved street lighting and shared path.
To view what road projects are taking place in your suburb in 2021-22, visit My Suburbs. Find out more about Main Roads WA / state government road projects opens in a new window.
View the Regional and Major Roadworks 2018–2031 map below, which presents the short, medium and long-term road network.
District Traffic Study 2018
The District Traffic Study 2018 provides the foundation for future road network planning of the City of Cockburn. It does this in terms of setting road network upgrade priorities and providing a framework for ongoing analysis of the road network.
Please contact Engineering Services for more information on roadworks, closures and diversions on 08 9411 3444 or at [email protected].
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