A project to construct a three-legged, single-lane roundabout at the intersection of the Great Northern Highway and Rutland Road in Bullsbrook, Western Australia, has been awarded to Advanteering Civil Engineers.
The $10.5 million project will replace the existing unsignalised T-junction at the Bullsbrook location – significantly changing the road environment to improve safety, enhance traffic flow and reduce congestion.
More than 8,000 motorists currently use the intersection each day, with 11 per cent of those being heavy vehicles.
That being said, the proposed roundabout has been designed to accommodate heavy vehicles specifically, including multi-combination vehicles up to 53.5 metres in length as well as high and wide loads.
As part of the project, new street lighting will also be installed to align with current safety standards and reduce the occurrence of crashes at night.
When completed, the roundabout is predicted to reduce the number of crashes by more than 85 per cent.
There were 31 reported crashes at this intersection between 2019 and 2023.
“Safety is our top priority when it comes to improvements on our State roads, and I support any project which will upgrade the network for our heavy vehicle users,” said WA Transport Minister, Rita Saffioti.
“Service relocations for this project were completed in early-2024 to prepare this site for construction.
“I’m pleased we have now reached this important milestone, which means our State Government can continue improving WA roads, such as this vital heavy vehicle route in our north-eastern suburbs.”
The upgrade is being funded through the State Government’s Road Trauma Trust Account which receives 100 per cent of the revenue resulting from photographic speed and red-light camera fines.
Construction will commence next month, with completion expected mid-2025.
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