❓ Question regarding the construction timeline of acceleration lanes on Forrest Highway and consideration of smart freeway technology and underpasses to improve traffic flow, particularly during peak times.
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FORREST HIGHWAY —
ACCELERATION LANES
237. Hon
JAMES HAYWARD to the Leader of the House representing the Minister for
Transport:
I refer to the construction of
acceleration lanes for access to Forrest Highway at the Binningup, Myalup,
Harvey and Preston Beach turnoffs.
(1) What is the estimated start date for construction
of the acceleration lanes at turnoffs at Binningup, Myalup , Harvey and
Preston Beach?
(2) What is
the estimated completion date for the acceleration lanes at those locations?
(3) Has the
government considered the adoption of smart freeway technology to better manage
traffic on the Forrest Highway at peak times such as long weekends?
(4) Has the
government considered the possibility of underpasses being built at key
intersections on the Forrest Highway?
ACCELERATION LANES
237. Hon
JAMES HAYWARD to the Leader of the House representing the Minister for
Transport:
I refer to the construction of
acceleration lanes for access to Forrest Highway at the Binningup, Myalup,
Harvey and Preston Beach turnoffs.
(1) What is the estimated start date for construction
of the acceleration lanes at turnoffs at Binningup, Myalup , Harvey and
Preston Beach?
(2) What is
the estimated completion date for the acceleration lanes at those locations?
(3) Has the
government considered the adoption of smart freeway technology to better manage
traffic on the Forrest Highway at peak times such as long weekends?
(4) Has the
government considered the possibility of underpasses being built at key
intersections on the Forrest Highway?
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(1)–(4) Main
Roads is currently progressing development work for acceleration lanes at these
locations, a key election commitment of the member for Murray–Wellington.
It is noted that no other candidate committed to this project at the 2021 state
election.
Roads is currently progressing development work for acceleration lanes at these
locations, a key election commitment of the member for Murray–Wellington.
It is noted that no other candidate committed to this project at the 2021 state
election.
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