Reid Highway Overpass - Next stage of Perth's freeway network
Further information
Published July 2009
The intersection of Reid Highway and Alexander Drive is to be significantly upgraded with the construction of an overpass on Reid Highway. Planning for this project is already underway and will continue during 2009. Construction is expected to begin in June 2010 with completion of the project scheduled for April 2011.
The benefits of an overpass
The intersection of Reid Highway and Alexander Drive is Western Australia’s most notorious black spot, costing the
community some $10m over the last five years in road crashes. More than 75,000 vehicles use this intersection every
day and at peak periods can experience significant delays.
Constructing an overpass on Reid Highway at Alexander Drive will significantly improve safety and efficiency at this intersection by reducing congestion. The new interchange will also be a major boost to public transport, reducing delays for bus commuters, and bring environmental benefits by reducing vehicle emissions.
The design
The land required to build the Reid Highway overpass has been reserved in Western Australia’s Metropolitan Region
Scheme since the 1960s. To be constructed in a traditional ‘diamond’ layout, the improved intersection will include two separate bridges along Reid Highway over Alexander Drive – leaving space in between to provide future public transport facilities – as well as signalised southern and northern on and off ramps.
In addition, Alexander Drive will be widened to provide a double southbound right turn to Reid Highway westbound
and a bus lane in each direction through both sets of traffic signals. Wide, sealed shoulders along Reid Highway will be
retained for safe, on-road cycling and vehicle breakdown while noise walls and visual intrusion barriers, including landscaping, will be used to maintain the amenity of the area.
The project also makes provision for public art on the bridge abutments.
Funding
Funding for the $72m project includes a contribution of $10m from the Federal Government.
Further information
Published July 2009
The intersection of Reid Highway and Alexander Drive is to be significantly upgraded with the construction of an overpass on Reid Highway. Planning for this project is already underway and will continue during 2009. Construction is expected to begin in June 2010 with completion of the project scheduled for April 2011.
The benefits of an overpass
The intersection of Reid Highway and Alexander Drive is Western Australia’s most notorious black spot, costing the
community some $10m over the last five years in road crashes. More than 75,000 vehicles use this intersection every
day and at peak periods can experience significant delays.
Constructing an overpass on Reid Highway at Alexander Drive will significantly improve safety and efficiency at this intersection by reducing congestion. The new interchange will also be a major boost to public transport, reducing delays for bus commuters, and bring environmental benefits by reducing vehicle emissions.
The design
The land required to build the Reid Highway overpass has been reserved in Western Australia’s Metropolitan Region
Scheme since the 1960s. To be constructed in a traditional ‘diamond’ layout, the improved intersection will include two separate bridges along Reid Highway over Alexander Drive – leaving space in between to provide future public transport facilities – as well as signalised southern and northern on and off ramps.
In addition, Alexander Drive will be widened to provide a double southbound right turn to Reid Highway westbound
and a bus lane in each direction through both sets of traffic signals. Wide, sealed shoulders along Reid Highway will be
retained for safe, on-road cycling and vehicle breakdown while noise walls and visual intrusion barriers, including landscaping, will be used to maintain the amenity of the area.
The project also makes provision for public art on the bridge abutments.
Funding
Funding for the $72m project includes a contribution of $10m from the Federal Government.