The construction of the $46 million, single carriageway realignment of Great Northern Highway away from the Port Hedland International Airport, is scheduled to begin next month.
Federal Member for Durack, the Hon. Melissa Price said the project will lead to improved road safety and network reliability.
“I look forward to these benefits being realised by the local community and all road users. The project includes construction of a five kilometre realignment single carriageway, a single span concrete bridge over the duplicated rail and two access roads,” she said.
“Work is expected to be completed by mid 2023 providing improved road network and freight efficiency throughout Durack’s North West, as part of the Morrison Government’s ‘Roads of Strategic Importance’ (ROSI) Newman to Katherine corridor upgrade,” Ms Price said.
ROSI projects are the Morrison Government’s ongoing investment program to improve the safety and quality of critical freight routes to keep regional industries connected to local and international markets, unlocking social and economic benefits.
“The Morrison Government is investing an unprecedented $37.9 billion in regional Australia and priority infrastructure across the nation to create jobs and unlock the economic potential in our regions. That includes a vote of confidence in Durack with a more than $1 billion record support of Pilbara projects in last month’s budget,” Melissa Price said.
The single carriageway realignment of Great Northern Highway forms part of the Morrison Government's more than $20.2 billion investment in transport infrastructure in Western Australia since 2013.
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