What's happening
Upgrades to Great Eastern Highway between Walgoolan and Coolgardie in the Wheatbelt and Goldfields are progressing.
Ghooli to Karalee
The next stage of works commencing in 2026 include:
- Overlay, Widening, Reconstruction and Realignment to seal the section of road between Ghooli and Karalee.
- Construction of Heavy Vehicle Parking Bay.
- Construction of overtaking lanes.
- Upgrade of existing culverts.
- Upgrade and replacement of existing signs and line marking.
- Construction of ancillary drainage works.
Works will commence in mid-2026 and are due to be completed in mid-2027.
There will be a single lane closure with speed reductions during the duration of the works. Road users are encouraged to exercise caution and pay attention to all signage.
Moorine Rock to Southern Cross
Road reconstruction and widening is being planned between Moorine Rock and Southern Cross.
Improve
access
Safer
overtaking opportunities
Reduce
maintenance costs