What's happening
Having completed an Alignment Selection Planning Study to confirm a broad investigation corridor for a future Dongara-Geraldton-Northampton (DGN) route, we have transitioned to the Alignment Definition phase of the planning process.
This involves more conversations with landowners and key stakeholders to confirm a planning concept and define a nominal 100m road reserve for the future transport infrastructure.
Landowners along the Howatharra to Northampton section of the future DGN route are currently being contacted to provide feedback on a draft concept plan. The aim of this engagement is to discuss property-specific needs and mitigate future impacts, where possible.
Planning work continues to develop a concept for the southern section of the alignment for the future route between Dongara and Moonyoonooka. Landowners in the southern section will be contacted when a concept plan is available for discussion (expected to be in the first half of 2026).
It is important to note that this is a high-level planning study and there are currently no funds available for detailed design and construction.
View the concept plan for the northern section of the planning for the future route in our latest Planning Study Update.
Search for a property address using our interactive map of the DGN corridor.
What’s next?
Once the required road reserve for the future route has been identified as part of the Alignment Definition process, Main Roads will seek to include it in relevant local and state government planning documentation.
This will provide landowners, communities and industry with greater certainty and future direction when making planning decisions.
Read our Alignment Definition Fact Sheet.
regional traffic from local traffic
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