Western Australia’s allocation under the latest Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program will fund four named local road projects that strengthen freight access, safety and resilience on key transport links across the state.
The Mulligans Lagoon Road and Weaber Plain Road intersection project in the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley will accommodate heavy vehicle traffic, improving connectivity for producers and freight operators in one of the state’s most remote regions. Meanwhile, the Merivale Road upgrade in the Shire of Esperance, from the Jims Oven Road intersection to the Rancho X intersection, will lift a critical east–west link used by freight vehicles servicing local industry and agricultural producers.
In the Perth region, the Neaves Road upgrade in Mariginiup will widen 5.2 kilometres of pavement, providing a stronger, safer corridor for freight and commuter traffic between Old Yanchep Road and Meadowlands Drive. The Winjardie Road Reconstruction project in the Shire of Dandaragan will continue improving an existing sealed road to support heavier freight access and local commerce.
For freight operators, these targeted works reduce pavement stresses, improve intersection geometry and help maintain access during extreme weather, which in Western Australia’s vast regional networks can mean the difference between supply continuity and costly downtime.
“These projects from East Kimberley to Esperance will help make their roads safer and more resilient,” said Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories Kristy McBain.
By strengthening these local road assets, Western Australia is improving freight reliability, reducing the risk of isolation during floods and enhancing conditions for heavy vehicles that underpin regional economies.