❓ A parliamentary question regarding the safety of the Reid Highway and Mirrabooka Avenue intersection. The government outlines planned improvements and acknowledges the need for a grade-separated interchange, but notes funding constraints.
AnsweredQoN 2224Legislative Council
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I refer to the motor vehicle crash statistics relevant to the intersection of Reid Highway and Mirrabooka Avenue, and ask -
(1) What action has the Government taken to make this intersection safer for motorists and whether grade separation is being considered?
(2) If not, why not?
(1) What action has the Government taken to make this intersection safer for motorists and whether grade separation is being considered?
(2) If not, why not?
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Answered
23 September 2004
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
37 days
· The lane configuration on the northern and southern approaches along Mirrabooka Avenue will be realigned to improve sight distance between the two sets of traffic signals on Mirrabooka Avenue at its intersection with Reid Highway. · One of the three lanes in each direction along Mirrabooka Avenue will be turned into right-hand turning pockets onto Reid Highway. · The existing filter system on the right-hand turns at the signals will be eliminated. This will mean that traffic will only be permitted to turn on a green arrow signal rather than allowing it to filter through gaps in the traffic stream. · Anti-skid treatments will be applied to the approaches to Mirrabooka Ave along Reid Hwy improving braking capabilities for all vehicles. These works will be carried out in September of this year. The ultimate treatment for this intersection is the construction of a grade separated interchange. The cost of this treatment would be in the order of $10 to $15million and is currently unfunded. This project would need to be considered as part of future State Budget considerations and would need to compete with many other high priority projects across the State. (2) Refer to part (1) above.
· One of the three lanes in each direction along Mirrabooka Avenue will be turned into right-hand turning pockets onto Reid Highway. · The existing filter system on the right-hand turns at the signals will be eliminated. This will mean that traffic will only be permitted to turn on a green arrow signal rather than allowing it to filter through gaps in the traffic stream. · Anti-skid treatments will be applied to the approaches to Mirrabooka Ave along Reid Hwy improving braking capabilities for all vehicles. These works will be carried out in September of this year. The ultimate treatment for this intersection is the construction of a grade separated interchange. The cost of this treatment would be in the order of $10 to $15million and is currently unfunded. This project would need to be considered as part of future State Budget considerations and would need to compete with many other high priority projects across the State. (2) Refer to part (1) above.
· The existing filter system on the right-hand turns at the signals will be eliminated. This will mean that traffic will only be permitted to turn on a green arrow signal rather than allowing it to filter through gaps in the traffic stream. · Anti-skid treatments will be applied to the approaches to Mirrabooka Ave along Reid Hwy improving braking capabilities for all vehicles. These works will be carried out in September of this year. The ultimate treatment for this intersection is the construction of a grade separated interchange. The cost of this treatment would be in the order of $10 to $15million and is currently unfunded. This project would need to be considered as part of future State Budget considerations and would need to compete with many other high priority projects across the State. (2) Refer to part (1) above.
· Anti-skid treatments will be applied to the approaches to Mirrabooka Ave along Reid Hwy improving braking capabilities for all vehicles. These works will be carried out in September of this year. The ultimate treatment for this intersection is the construction of a grade separated interchange. The cost of this treatment would be in the order of $10 to $15million and is currently unfunded. This project would need to be considered as part of future State Budget considerations and would need to compete with many other high priority projects across the State. (2) Refer to part (1) above.
These works will be carried out in September of this year. The ultimate treatment for this intersection is the construction of a grade separated interchange. The cost of this treatment would be in the order of $10 to $15million and is currently unfunded. This project would need to be considered as part of future State Budget considerations and would need to compete with many other high priority projects across the State. (2) Refer to part (1) above.
The ultimate treatment for this intersection is the construction of a grade separated interchange. The cost of this treatment would be in the order of $10 to $15million and is currently unfunded. This project would need to be considered as part of future State Budget considerations and would need to compete with many other high priority projects across the State. (2) Refer to part (1) above.
(2) Refer to part (1) above.
· One of the three lanes in each direction along Mirrabooka Avenue will be turned into right-hand turning pockets onto Reid Highway. · The existing filter system on the right-hand turns at the signals will be eliminated. This will mean that traffic will only be permitted to turn on a green arrow signal rather than allowing it to filter through gaps in the traffic stream. · Anti-skid treatments will be applied to the approaches to Mirrabooka Ave along Reid Hwy improving braking capabilities for all vehicles. These works will be carried out in September of this year. The ultimate treatment for this intersection is the construction of a grade separated interchange. The cost of this treatment would be in the order of $10 to $15million and is currently unfunded. This project would need to be considered as part of future State Budget considerations and would need to compete with many other high priority projects across the State. (2) Refer to part (1) above.
· The existing filter system on the right-hand turns at the signals will be eliminated. This will mean that traffic will only be permitted to turn on a green arrow signal rather than allowing it to filter through gaps in the traffic stream. · Anti-skid treatments will be applied to the approaches to Mirrabooka Ave along Reid Hwy improving braking capabilities for all vehicles. These works will be carried out in September of this year. The ultimate treatment for this intersection is the construction of a grade separated interchange. The cost of this treatment would be in the order of $10 to $15million and is currently unfunded. This project would need to be considered as part of future State Budget considerations and would need to compete with many other high priority projects across the State. (2) Refer to part (1) above.
· Anti-skid treatments will be applied to the approaches to Mirrabooka Ave along Reid Hwy improving braking capabilities for all vehicles. These works will be carried out in September of this year. The ultimate treatment for this intersection is the construction of a grade separated interchange. The cost of this treatment would be in the order of $10 to $15million and is currently unfunded. This project would need to be considered as part of future State Budget considerations and would need to compete with many other high priority projects across the State. (2) Refer to part (1) above.
These works will be carried out in September of this year. The ultimate treatment for this intersection is the construction of a grade separated interchange. The cost of this treatment would be in the order of $10 to $15million and is currently unfunded. This project would need to be considered as part of future State Budget considerations and would need to compete with many other high priority projects across the State. (2) Refer to part (1) above.
The ultimate treatment for this intersection is the construction of a grade separated interchange. The cost of this treatment would be in the order of $10 to $15million and is currently unfunded. This project would need to be considered as part of future State Budget considerations and would need to compete with many other high priority projects across the State. (2) Refer to part (1) above.
(2) Refer to part (1) above.
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