❓ This parliamentary question concerns the review of traffic flows and potential widening of the Bussell Highway between Busselton and Bunbury. The government confirms the review is complete, identifies capacity issues, and outlines plans for a dual carriageway, subject to future budget approval.
AnsweredQoN 1151Legislative Council
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(1) Has Main Roads completed their review of traffic flows on Bussell Highway between Busselton and Bunbury? (2) If yes to (1), what were the findings? (3) If no to (1), when will the review be completed? (4) Does the Government have plans to widen the Bussell Highway? (5) If yes to (4), when will works commence? (6) What is the estimated cost of the project?
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Answered
24 June 2014
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
49 days
(1) Yes.
(2) The northbound traffic flows on the date of the review were above typical capacity of the existing road.
(3) Not applicable
(4) There are plans to complete a continuous four lane dual carriageway between Capel and Busselton.
(5) The project will be considered for funding as part of a future Budget process.
(6) $52m.
(2) The northbound traffic flows on the date of the review were above typical capacity of the existing road.
(3) Not applicable
(4) There are plans to complete a continuous four lane dual carriageway between Capel and Busselton.
(5) The project will be considered for funding as part of a future Budget process.
(6) $52m.
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