- New roundabout now in operation at key Bullsbrook intersection
- Upgrades will improve safety and efficiency for all road users, including heavy vehicles
- Project funded through the State Government's Road Trauma Trust Account
A new three-legged, single-lane roundabout is now fully operational at the intersection of Great Northern Highway and Rutland Road, just north of the Bullsbrook township.
The roundabout replaces the previously unsignalised T-junction at this busy location and was designed to deliberately slow traffic on all approaches, resulting in improved overall safety, traffic flow efficiency and reduced congestion.
The $10.5 million project was funded through the Road Trauma Trust Account and delivered by Main Roads in close collaboration with the City of Swan, who consulted on critical aspects of construction including traffic management and environmental impacts.
During construction, the project recorded strong Aboriginal workforce participation of over 12 per cent, and over five per cent of the total project spend with Supply Nation registered businesses.
Approximately 7,500 square metres of carefully selected tube stock species have also been planted across the project footprint.
Tube stock planting is designed to establish during the winter months and mature without the need for manual watering to reduce water use.
As stated by Transport Minister Rita Saffioti:
"This intersection is incredibly busy and sees more than 8,000 vehicles every day, with around 11 per cent of these being heavy vehicles.
"The previous unsignalised layout was no longer sustainable or safe, given the significant increase in vehicle numbers we have seen.
"Our State Government is committed to continually improving safety on the road network. The upgrade at this vital Bullsbrook location will mean smoother journey times for all commuters, and in particular, the heavy vehicle industry."
As stated by Road Safety Minister Reece Whitby:
"This important upgrade has been funded through the State Government's Road Trauma Trust Account (RTTA), a critical program which receives 100 per cent of the revenue resulting from photographic speed and red-light camera fines.
"It is pleasing to see money from the RTTA being utilised for important road safety initiatives such as this project, which will make the journey safer for road users in this north-eastern precinct."
As stated by Swan Hills MLA Michelle Maynard:
"Local residents know how challenging this intersection was to navigate, with long wait times often resulting in people taking risks.
"We've listened to the community and acted to make this intersection and our road network safer for all.
"The new design is significantly better and can support the large number of vehicles that travel through here every day, making it safer and easier for people to move around our community."
