❓ Mr. Simpson questions the Minister on the timing of South Western Highway modifications in Byford, linking them to the completion of the Tonkin Highway extension and the Perth to Bunbury Highway. The Minister outlines potential traffic reduction options and commits to monitoring traffic flow after the new highway opens.
AnsweredQoN 3316Legislative Assembly
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(a)
does the Minister stand by his previous statement that the residents of Byford will have to wait for the Tonkin Highway extension to reduce the traffic through Byford before major modifications can be carried out on the South Western Highway, such as lane and speed limit reductions; and
(b)
if, as the Minister recently claimed, the Perth to Bunbury Highway is going to make a big difference to the traffic flow through Byford, will the South Western Highway modifications begin when the Perth to Bunbury Highway is completed?
does the Minister stand by his previous statement that the residents of Byford will have to wait for the Tonkin Highway extension to reduce the traffic through Byford before major modifications can be carried out on the South Western Highway, such as lane and speed limit reductions; and
(b)
if, as the Minister recently claimed, the Perth to Bunbury Highway is going to make a big difference to the traffic flow through Byford, will the South Western Highway modifications begin when the Perth to Bunbury Highway is completed?
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Answered
1 May 2008
Responded by
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
22 days
(a) The precursor to major modifications on South Western Highway through Byford, such as lane reductions and a lower speed limit, will be reducing through traffic volumes in the townsite. This could be achieved through a number of options such as extending Tonkin Highway, upgrading Orton Road or a shift in traffic to the New Perth Bunbury Highway scheduled for completion in late 2009.
In the meantime, safety improvements such as the installation of traffic signals on the Highway at Abernethy Road and Beenyup Road will be carried out following the relocation of services.
(b) Main Roads will be closely monitoring traffic movements across the network following the opening of the New Perth Bunbury Highway.
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In the meantime, safety improvements such as the installation of traffic signals on the Highway at Abernethy Road and Beenyup Road will be carried out following the relocation of services.
(b) Main Roads will be closely monitoring traffic movements across the network following the opening of the New Perth Bunbury Highway.
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