An $81 million package of works has been completed along this busy section of road, south of Perth.
Thomas Road sees large volumes of heavy vehicle traffic, travelling to and from the South West and Wheatbelt regions.
Speaking of the upgrades, WA Transport Minister Rita Saffioti said, “Thomas Road is a critical route for both the movement of freight and for local communities, which is why we implemented this program of works to make the road safer for all.”
“These upgrades will improve traffic flow and reduce congestion while making it safer for heavy vehicles, including oversize, over-mass loads, to traverse this key freight route.”
Works began in 2022. Included in the upgrades are:
dual carriageway between Kwinana Freeway and Bombay Boulevard;
construction of a roundabout at Bombay Boulevard and a four-metre-wide pedestrian and cyclist path with lighting;
construction of a dual lane roundabout at Thomas Road and Nicholson Road and upgrades on approach to the intersection;
construction of a dual lane roundabout at Thomas Road and Kargotich Road;
additional street lighting between Bombay Boulevard and Kargotich Road; and
added safety measures between Kwinana Freeway and Cumming Road including shoulder widening, new line markings, raised reflectors and resurfacing.
The final package of works involved the construction of new two-lane roundabouts at the intersections of Nicholson and Kargotich Road, which sees over 19,000 vehicles a day.
Further upgrades are planned for the road through the Tonkin Highway Extension, which is expected to commence construction next year.
The project was jointly funded by the Australian and Western Australian Governments.
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