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$175M Albany Ring Road reaches new milestone

$175M Albany Ring Road reaches new milestone
$175M Albany Ring Road reaches new milestone
The Albany Ring Road is expected to be completed in 2024.

Construction of the first grade-separated interchange in the Great Southern region is now complete, as part of the first phase of the $175 million Albany Ring Road project in Western Australia.

The interchange includes a new bridge over the Albany Highway with connecting ramps.

This project is part of the first phase of the $175 million Albany Ring Road project, which once complete will establish an 11 kilometre, free-flowing connection between the Albany Highway and Princess Royal Drive.

It will take heavy vehicles off existing roads, reducing congestion and enhancing safety for local and tourist traffic.

The new interchange will improve traffic flow between Albany Highway and Menang Drive, before ultimately connecting with the remainder of the Albany Ring Road project to offer free flowing access from Albany Highway to Princess Royal Drive.

Construction of two further interchanges along the Albany Ring Road alignment, at the South Coast Highway and Frenchman Bay Road, commenced earlier this year.

A comprehensive revegetation and landscaping program will commence in the coming, with 15 hectares of feature planting, basin mixes and road reserve planting added to the area around the interchange.

Transport Minister Rita Saffioti said the project would create opportunities for local businesses and the community.

“The completion of phase one of the Albany Ring Road is a positive step, which will see improved traffic flow and safety at the intersection of Menang Drive and Albany Highway,” Saffioti said.

“The Albany Ring Road is going to take heavy vehicles away from the town centre and out of residential areas, providing a greater opportunity for local businesses and improving commute times within the city.”

The Albany Ring Road is expected to be completed in early 2024. The project is jointly funded by the Federal Government and Western Australian State Government.

For more information on the project, click here.

 


 

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