❓ Hon Steven Martin asks about crash statistics and remediation plans for the Lewis Road and Welshpool Road E intersection, identified as risky by the RAC. The Minister responds with crash data and clarifies local government responsibility.
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I refer to the RAC 'Risky Roads Survey 2024/25', and the results in relation to the top 10 risky intersections in Metropolitan Perth, and I ask: (a) for the Lewis Road and Welshpool Road E intersection: (i) how many serious crashes occurred at or near the intersection in 2024; (ii) how many fatal crashes occurred at or near the intersection in 2024; and (iii) what steps have been taken, or are being planned, to remediate risk at the intersection?
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Answered
12 August 2025
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport
Response time
6 days
(a) (i)-(ii) There was one serious crash.
(iii) These roads are the responsibility of Local Government.
(iii) These roads are the responsibility of Local Government.
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