Main Roads Western Australia

In 2021, as part of the NorthLink project, we delivered a four-metre-wide Principal Shared Path (PSP), which provides a continuous path for pedestrians and cyclists to travel safely away from road traffic from the Reid and Tonkin Highway intersection to Muchea. Along the PSP, you’ll find seating areas, artwork, bike repair points and underpasses equipped with lighting designed to dim during low-use times. But did you know you can also learn while walking, riding, or rolling this section of the shared path? A 37km section of the path includes an interpretive signage trail called the ‘Yaarkin Challenge’, highlighting heritage information along the route. Find out more about our road projects and path upgrades via https://lnkd.in/dbWFiHPy

Did you know that many of our roads have been shaped by ancient Aboriginal journey ways? Waarkarl Woonya Bidi, the route between Kinjarling (Albany) and Boorlo (Perth) was travelled by Nyoongar people for thousands of years to attend meetings at Kaarta Garup (head camp) at what is now Mount Eliza in Kings Park. That same route is now known as Albany Highway. We worked with Nani Creative and Blak Line Industries to design and install new signage at selected rest areas to share the story of this journey way. To find out more, visit https://lnkd.in/gaJ-ubZh

Press pause on nature's finest moments at the Causeway Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridges ⏸ Pause Points have been created on the western side at each of the three iconic bridge pylons, providing functional spaces for people to stop, pause and take in the views of the river and Perth City.  In the evening, the bridges are set to transform into a captivating spectacle with beautiful lights shining from above, below, and on the bridge's pylons, emphasising its impressive height and architectural details. These Pause Points will become the perfect spot for peaceful evening strolls, capturing stunning photos, or simply enjoying the breathtaking surroundings.  To find out more about this exciting project, visit https://lnkd.in/gKvxT3ju

Did you know you can cycle all the way from Mandurah to Muchea? 🚲 This is all thanks to our shared paths alongside the Kwinana Freeway, Roe Highway and Tonkin Highway, where you can cover a distance of approximately 126 kilometres from Mandurah to Muchea! October is WA Bike Month, and Main Roads continues to support this healthy and sustainable form of transport by planning, building, and maintaining shared paths around Western Australia.        With such a great shared path network in Perth, there is no excuse not to get ‘on your bike’ during WA Bike Month! Subscribe for the latest path upgrades, closures and detours around Perth 🛣 https://lnkd.in/dbWFiHPy

The Causeway Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridges Project is delivering more than just bridges! The areas around the bridges are jam-packed with new facilities for all to enjoy, including gathering places with rammed earth seating walls across all four foreshore locations. If you're in McCallum Park, there are BBQs and picnic benches, providing plenty of refreshed spaces for informal gatherings and planned events. But that's not all! Approximately 700 trees and 90,000 shrubs are being planted across the project site. All vegetation is locally sourced, and the new trees will all be native species, including peppermint, paperbark and eucalyptus varieties. Although the new trees and shrubs will take some years to establish, they will completely transform the landscape over time, creating new habitats for birds and other fauna and increasing shade for visitors. 🐦 Stay tuned for more updates and visit https://lnkd.in/gKvxT3ju for all project information.

📢 The new Stephenson Avenue on-ramp to Mitchell Freeway southbound opened last week and the existing temporary on-ramp from Cedric Street is now closed. 💡 We encourage road users to follow directional signage and drive carefully, as the road layout may be unfamiliar. Visit https://lnkd.in/gYykV3-D to learn more about this project.

Progress is certainly pedalling along this WA Bike Month! 🚲 The Causeway Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridge' decks are currently undergoing special treatment to ensure waterproof, non-slip, and durable surfaces, providing pedestrians and cyclists with a safe and reliable path. The new 6-metre-wide path will stretch over a kilometre and offer a fantastic alternative to the existing Causeway Bridge, with its narrow, uneven, and congested path. Additionally, the bridges will feature different line markings and coloured coatings to make it easy for path users to understand which lane they need to be in. We thoroughly look forward to the project's completion, which will create a safer journey for 3,000 pedestrians and cyclists who cross the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River) daily between Victoria Park and Point Fraser in the City of Perth. For further information and to subscribe to project updates, visit https://lnkd.in/gKvxT3ju

Take a look at some of the amazing patterns captured during recent works under the Causeway Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridges. But how have these patterns formed? The bridge decks and pylons are made of low maintenance weathering steel, which intentionally looks worn and rusted. This unique, rusted appearance will continue to change over time and blend into the natural environment and architectural vision. Visit the link below for more project information: https://lnkd.in/gKvxT3ju

With the construction of the bridges now completed, four new colourful murals are now being installed on the bridge abutments for the Causeway Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridges. Designed by Noongar artists, the murals will reflect the significance of Heirisson Island (Matagarup) to Noongar people and facilitate a deeper engagement with the history of the site for visitors. The artwork below is being painted by artists Jodie and Jade Riley. Take a look at all the mural designs and read the stories behind them here: https://lnkd.in/gZDTydCs

Main Roads’ Orrong Connect team has been actively engaging the community for the past four weeks, and we’ve heard from hundreds of people including local residents, cyclists, public transport users and businesses about their current experiences and future vision for the corridor. It’s great to see such interest in this important planning study and we look forward to seeing a solution for this strategically important corridor. Aside from our public engagement activities, the team has also been liaising with key government and non-government stakeholders, and recently brought them together for a project visioning workshop. This session also included a “walkshop”, where participants were guided through three areas within the corridor. Along the way, they were asked to rate items relating to traffic, noise, walking and cycling facilities, and safety, as well as identify opportunities for improvement. Read more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/gVyd4hXG