❓ Question regarding the Kwinana Freeway widening project, specifically concerning bridge structures, lane configurations, and exit access to Berrigan Drive. The answer clarifies the bridge design and lane changes required for the exit.
AnsweredQoN 1165Legislative Council
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I refer to the widening of the Kwinana Freeway between Roe Highway and Armadale Road, and ask: (a) does the widening involve the building of additional bridge structures over the freight railway line; (b) if no to (a), how will the additional lanes be accommodated; (c) how many lanes will vehicles travelling south under Roe Highway on Kwinana Freeway need to cross to exit at Berrigan Drive; and (d) what will the distance be between the first point a vehicle can change lanes to move into the exit lane on the Kwinana Freeway and the Berrigan Drive exit?
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Answered
24 June 2014
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
49 days
(a) No.
(b) The additional traffic lane will be accommodated by reducing the traffic and shoulder lane widths on the bridge over the freight rail line.
(c) One traffic lane assuming the exiting vehicle is in lane 1 (verge side) of Kwinana Freeway southbound.
(d) A concept design for the project will be refined during the detailed design phase of the project.
(b) The additional traffic lane will be accommodated by reducing the traffic and shoulder lane widths on the bridge over the freight rail line.
(c) One traffic lane assuming the exiting vehicle is in lane 1 (verge side) of Kwinana Freeway southbound.
(d) A concept design for the project will be refined during the detailed design phase of the project.
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