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Plans revealed for new Forrest Highway intersection and road connection

Plans revealed for new Forrest Highway intersection and road connection
Plans revealed for new Forrest Highway intersection and road connection
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Plans have been unveiled for a new Bunbury intersection and road connection in Western Australia, a jointly funded project between the Federal and State governments.

A new intersection will be constructed along Forrest Highway, south of Vittoria Road, along with a new road connection into the Glen Iris development precinct.

The new intersection and road connection will address current pedestrian, traffic and road safety issues associated with travelling along Forrest Highway and accessing the Glen Iris development precinct, the Bunbury Farmers Market and local schools.

More than 30,000 vehicles currently pass through the existing intersection each day, which provides access to Glen Iris, a number of local schools and the well-known Bunbury Farmers Market.

Transport Minister Rita Saffioti said the project would help to improve safety, ease congestion, and deliver social and economic benefits to the community.

“A new intersection west of this site, and a new access road connecting Forrest Highway to Jeffery Road, will provide alternative access to the suburb of Glen Iris and local schools, and reduce pressure on the existing intersection,” Saffioti said.

Bunbury MLA Don Punch said the connection would also support the future growth and development of Glen Iris.

“This project will make a huge improvement to liveability in Glen Iris and to the day to day lives of local residents as they navigate their suburb,” Punch said.

Construction is expected to commence in late 2024.

 


 

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