Forrest Highway & Preston Beach Road Northbound Acceleration Lane
Phase:Assessment Report finalised to address submissions
Number of submissions 5
Main Roads Western Australia proposes to address traffic congestion and safety concerns at the intersection of Forrest Highway (H057) and Preston Beach Road (2090031) through the construction of a 670 m long northbound acceleration lane. The Proposal is part of Main Roads Western Australia's ongoing efforts to improve road infrastructure and ensure the safety of motorists across the South West Region.
The acceleration lane will enhance the efficiency of traffic flow from the townsite of Preston Beach, particularly during heavy northbound traffic periods on Forrest Highway. The Proposal will also help to mitigate the risk of rear end collisions at the intersection, where drivers may pull onto the highway when it is unsafe to do so.
A total of 0.2 ha of native vegetation was required to be cleared to accommodate this Proposal. This clearing has been undertaken using the Main Roads Statewide Clearing Permit CPS 818. This Clearing Assessment Report outlines the key activities associated with the Proposal, the existing environment and an assessment of native vegetation clearing. This assessment provides an evaluation of the vegetation clearing impacts associated with the Proposal using the ten Clearing Principles listed under s51 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act) and strategies used to manage vegetation clearing.
