More safety improvements on the way
Published: 08 July 2022, Updated: 25 July 2022
Work will soon be ramping up across WA, with 83 upgrades and safety improvements announced as part of the 2022-23 State Black Spot Program.
This program is part of a range of road safety programs improve safety and save lives through a range of methods, including:
- road modifications;
- installation of safety barriers;
- raised platforms
- new street lighting;
- safety signage; and
- line-marking.
The State Black Spot Program directly targets roads with proven crash history or locations identified as high-risk, meaning that the locations that need these upgrades the most are receiving them.
In addition to the State Government’s investment of $22.6 million, local governments have also partnered to provide a further $6.3 million to make these projects happen.
View the full list of locations on our Road safety Programs page.