The upgrade of Kwinana Freeway has reached an important milestone with Expressions of Interest (EOI) now open for industry.
Kwinana Freeway is one of Perth's critical transport corridors, supporting around 100,000 vehicles movements every weekday. The proposed works will ease the journey for southern suburbs' commuters and travellers to the South West.
The $700 million upgrade will target key pinch points along Kwinana Freeway including:
- A new lane in each direction between Russell Road and Mortimer Road (increasing from two lanes to three)
- A new southbound lane between Roe Highway and Berrigan Drive (increasing from four lanes to five)
- A new northbound lane from Russell Road to Beeliar Drive (increasing from three lanes to four), and
- New Coordinated Ramp Signals on northbound on-ramps between Safety Bay Road and Roe Highway, to smooth the flow of traffic on the Freeway at busy times.
Community and stakeholder engagement, utility surveys, geotechnical and environmental investigations are already underway and will provide the detail needed to inform road designs.
Construction is expected to begin in early 2027 and be completed in 2029, subject to regulatory approvals.
The Kwinana Freeway Upgrade (Roe Highway to Safety Bay Road) is jointly funded by the Albanese and Cook Labor governments, with each contributing $350 million.
The EOI process will identify suitably qualified design and construction partners to progress to the formal tender stage.
More information on the procurement process is available at www.tenders.wa.gov.au .
Quotes attributed to WA Premier and Kwinana MLA Roger Cook:
"Like so many Western Australians who live south of the Swan River, I understand how frustrating it is to be stuck in congestion along Kwinana Freeway.
"My government made a commitment during the election to make driving along the Kwinana Freeway easier - and by engaging with industry now, we're getting on with the job of fixing it.
"These upgrades will do more than just ensure everyone in Perth's south can easily use the roads they rely on to get to work or school, they will also support development of the Western Trade Coast and support my government's Made in WA plan."
As stated by Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King:
"Kwinana Freeway is one of Perth's busiest transport corridors and is critical to ensuring the efficient movement of people and goods throughout the city.
"This upgrade will support jobs and economic growth and will deliver improvements in travel times, traffic flows, freight productivity and reliability."
As stated by WA Transport Minister Rita Saffioti:
"Once complete the Kwinana Freeway Upgrade project will improve road safety and ease congestion for the growing residential, commercial and industrial precincts between Perth and Rockingham.
"The Kwinana Freeway Upgrade follows the recent opening of the new Thornlie-Cockburn rail line and represents our ongoing investment in improving the transport network across Perth's southern suburbs."
As stated by Federal Member for Brand Madeleine King:
"The Kwinana Freeway is one of Perth's critical transport corridors and this upgrade will reduce travel times and ease congestion.
"This is great news for all Western Australians, but particularly for workers and families living in suburbs like Rockingham, Baldivis and Honeywood.
"Faster and safer commute times means less time on the road and more time at home with loved ones."
