❓ Mr. Simpson inquired about plans to upgrade the South Western Highway through Byford. The Minister responded with details of a project to improve safety and enhance the town precinct, including traffic signals and median modifications, funded with $900,000 and expected completion by mid-2008.
AnsweredQoN 3058Legislative Assembly
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(a) have any specific plans to upgrade this highway through Byford or to take some of the traffic off it; and
(i) if no, why not; and
(ii) if yes, what plans does the Minister have and what funding has been allocated to make these plans a reality?
(i) if no, why not; and
(ii) if yes, what plans does the Minister have and what funding has been allocated to make these plans a reality?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
19 March 2008
Responded by
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
22 days
South Western Highway in the townsite of Byford is a four-lane road with a kerbed median for much of its length. There is a major four way intersection with Beenyup and Abernethy Roads, where the main shopping centre and tavern are located, which is currently controlled by stop signs.
Main Roads has been working closely with community representatives and the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale, on a project to improve safety on the Highway and enhance the town precinct.
It is planned to install traffic signals at the intersection of the Highway and Beenyup and Abernethy Roads which will provide the following benefits:
· improved access and safety for vehicles; and
· improved access and safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
It is also planned to modify the median island on the Highway just north of the intersection to close the right hand turn into Clara Street from the Highway for northbound vehicles, and to provide a turning lane to allow the right hand turn movement into Pitman Way for southbound vehicles. This will allow access southbound vehicles to the main shopping area in Byford without having to perform a U-turn or having to proceed further south to the Beenyup / Abernethy Roads intersection.
Funding of $900 000 has been provided for the project. Preliminary works have commenced and the project is expected to be completed by mid-2008.
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Main Roads has been working closely with community representatives and the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale, on a project to improve safety on the Highway and enhance the town precinct.
It is planned to install traffic signals at the intersection of the Highway and Beenyup and Abernethy Roads which will provide the following benefits:
· improved access and safety for vehicles; and
· improved access and safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
It is also planned to modify the median island on the Highway just north of the intersection to close the right hand turn into Clara Street from the Highway for northbound vehicles, and to provide a turning lane to allow the right hand turn movement into Pitman Way for southbound vehicles. This will allow access southbound vehicles to the main shopping area in Byford without having to perform a U-turn or having to proceed further south to the Beenyup / Abernethy Roads intersection.
Funding of $900 000 has been provided for the project. Preliminary works have commenced and the project is expected to be completed by mid-2008.
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